NABI 40LFW 2013: SERVICE BRAKES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V108000

Make Model Year
NABI 40LFW 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-06-27 2013-03-26 2013-03-26

Production Dates: 2012-11-10 - 2013-03-10

Manufacturers Involved: NABI Bus, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20132

Component: SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 84

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

North American Bus Industries Inc. "NABI" is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40LFW transit buses manufactured November 10, 2012, through March 10, 2013, and equipped with adjustable brake and throttle pedals. The brake pedals may not fully release after the brakes are applied.

Consequence

If pressure remains applied to the brakes, they may overheat while driving, which may result in a fire.

Remedy

NABI will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. NABI's recall campaign number is 20132. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.