Nabi recall: Fuel system, other
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Bolt contact with the CNG cylinder may damage the CNG fuel cylinder, potentially causing a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Nabi 31Lfw 2013
- Nabi 35Lfw 2013
- Nabi 40Lfw 2013–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V143000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Nabi Bus, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 25, 2014
- Owners notified
- May 21, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 241
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 5, 2012 to Mar 17, 2014
- Part
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
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: Wheels Nov 29, 2013
- 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.