Recall 09V495000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2002-2009 NABI LFW
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,370 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V495000 |
| Manufacturer | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,370 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2002 NABI BRT, 2002 NABI 416, 2002 NABI LFW, 2003 NABI LFW, 2003 NABI BRT, 2003 NABI 416, 2004 NABI BRT, 2004 NABI LFW, 2004 NABI 416, 2005 NABI 416, 2005 NABI LFW, 2005 NABI BRT, 2006 NABI BRT, 2006 NABI LFW, 2006 NABI 416, 2007 BLUE BIRD ULTRA, 2007 OPTIMA OPUS, 2007 NABI LFW, 2007 NABI BRT, 2007 NABI 416, 2008 BLUE BIRD ULTRA, 2008 NABI BRT, 2008 NABI LFW, 2008 OPTIMA OPUS, 2008 NABI 416, 2009 NABI LFW, 2009 NABI BRT, 2009 OPTIMA OPUS, 2009 BLUE BIRD ULTRA, 2009 NABI 416
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Defect Description
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2002, AND SEPTEMBER 15, 2009, AND EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
Safety Consequence
THE CORROSION COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
NABI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LUMINATOR WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE LUMINATOR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR NABI AT 1-256-831-4296.
Related Recalls for NABI
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V038000 | 2011 NABI 31LFW | SEATS | 4,848 | |
| 15V485000 | 2014 NABI 40LFW | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | 70 | |
| 15V296000 | 2007 NABI LFW | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1,809 | |
| 15V129000 | 2014 NABI 40LFW | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 63 | |
| 14V587000 | 2012 NABI 31LFW | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,338 | |
| 14V508000 | 2014 NABI BRT | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 35 | |
| 14V296000 | 2012 NABI 31LFW | STEERING:COLUMN | 39 | |
| 14V143000 | 2013 NABI 40LFW | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 241 | |
| 14V081000 | 2013 NABI LFW | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 269 | |
| 13V597000 | 2013 NABI 31LFW | WHEELS | 157 |