Nabi recall: Service brakes
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If pressure remains applied to the brakes, they may overheat while driving, which may result in a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Nabi 40Lfw 2012–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V108000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- North American Bus Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 26, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jun 27, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 84
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 10, 2012 to Mar 10, 2013
- Part
- Service brakes
- Maker's own recall number
- 20132
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Nabi / New Flyer recall: Seats Jan 26, 2016
- Nabi recall: Fuel system, other Aug 4, 2015
- Nabi recall: Steering Mar 4, 2015
- Nabi recall: Fuel system, other Aug 26, 2014
- Nabi recall: Fuel system, other Mar 25, 2014
- Nabi recall: Wheels Nov 29, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.