North American Bus Industries is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 416 and model year 2012
— Recall Campaign #13V131000
North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 416 and model year 2012 31LFW transit buses manufactured October 30, 2008, through April 3, 2013 and equipped with a four-position rotary defroster switch with ring terminals. The defroster switch may overheat and melt the dash.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,179 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V131000
| Manufacturer: | NABI Bus, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 10, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V131000 |
| Units affected: | 1,179 |
- Description:
- North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 416 and model year 2012 31LFW transit buses manufactured October 30, 2008, through April 3, 2013 and equipped with a four-position rotary defroster switch with ring terminals. The defroster switch may overheat and melt the dash.
- Consequeces:
- The overheating of the switch may lead to a fire or distract the driver and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Corrective action:
- NABI will notify owners and will install relays to reduce the current flow. This will be done free of charge. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's campaign number is 20133.
- 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.