NABI 40LFW 2014: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V143000

Make Model Year
NABI 40LFW 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-05-21 2014-03-25 2014-03-27

Production Dates: 2012-10-05 - 2014-03-17

Manufacturers Involved: NABI Bus, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20142

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 241

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

NABI Bus, LLC "NABI" is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 40LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, through March 17, 2014, 2013 35LFW transit buses manufactured October 21, 2013, through January 14, 2014, and 2013 31LFW transit buses manufactured February 10, 2013, through October 19, 2013, and equipped with compressed natural gas "CNG" fuel systems. In the subject vehicles, a bolt on the latch assembly that holds the CNG top covers closed may come into contact with the CNG fuel cylinder.

Consequence

Bolt contact with the CNG cylinder may damage the CNG fuel cylinder, potentially causing a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

NABI Bus, LLC will notify owners, and dealers will eliminate the possible interference, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact NABI Bus at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's number for this recall is 20142.

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.