Recall 13V597000 — WHEELS Defect in 2013-2013 NABI 31LFW
RECALL This recall affects up to 157 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V597000 |
| Manufacturer | North American Bus Industries, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 157 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
If the lug nuts loosen during operation, the wheel could detach from the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 | |
| 13V254000 | 2012 NABI 40LFW | EQUIPMENT | 100 |