Recall 14V143000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Defect in 2013-2014 NABI 40LFW
RECALL This recall affects up to 241 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 14V143000 |
| Manufacturer | NABI Bus, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 241 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Bolt contact with the CNG cylinder may damage the CNG fuel cylinder, potentially causing a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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 | |
| 14V081000 | 2013 NABI LFW | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 269 | |
| 13V597000 | 2013 NABI 31LFW | WHEELS | 157 | |
| 13V254000 | 2012 NABI 40LFW | EQUIPMENT | 100 |