North American Bus Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40LFW and model
— Recall Campaign #13V254000
North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40LFW and model year 2013 31LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, through May 15, 2013 and equipped with a rear mount Sutrak electric HVAC. The fuse holder inside the HVAC may allow voltage spikes, which may damage electrical components.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 100 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V254000
| Manufacturer: | NABI Bus, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 20, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V254000 |
| Units affected: | 100 |
- Description:
- North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40LFW and model year 2013 31LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, through May 15, 2013 and equipped with a rear mount Sutrak electric HVAC. The fuse holder inside the HVAC may allow voltage spikes, which may damage electrical components.
- Consequeces:
- Damage to electrical components may result in a fire.
- Corrective action:
- NABI will notify the fleet owner of the affected buses and dealers will replace the cables and fuse holders for the HVAC system, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. NABI's recall number is 20135. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296.
- 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.