Nabi recall: Wheels
What is wrong
NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2013 40LFW and 31LFW transit buses equipped with painted steel wheels. Due to excessive paint on the wheels, the wheel lug nuts may loosen during operation.
What could happen
If the lug nuts loosen during operation, the wheel could detach from the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
NABI has notified the fleet owner of these buses and has replaced the affected painted steel wheels, free of charge. The recall began in August 2013. Customers may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's number for this recall is 20137.
Vehicles covered
- Nabi 31Lfw 2013
- Nabi 40Lfw 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V597000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- North American Bus Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 29, 2013
- Owners notified
- Nov 29, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 157
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 9, 2013 to Feb 10, 2013
- Part
- Wheels
- Maker's own recall number
- 20137
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: Equipment adaptive/mobility Sep 23, 2014
- Nabi recall: Fuel system, other Aug 26, 2014
- Nabi recall: Steering Jun 4, 2014
- Nabi recall: Fuel system, other Mar 25, 2014
- Nabi recall: Equipment Jun 20, 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.