NABI LFW 2003: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| Make : NABI | Model : LFW | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 2000-01-01 - 2011-12-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V457000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 2013-09-19 | Date Added to Database: 2013-10-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: NABI Bus, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20136 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4061 | ||
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Summary:
North American Bus Industries "NABI" is recalling certain model year 2000-2011 LFW, CLFW, BRT, 2007-2009 Blue Bird L4RE, and 2000-2009 Optima Opus transit buses equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat. |
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Consequence:
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
NABI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on January 27, 2014. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's recall number is 20136. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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