Recall 14V517000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES Defect in 2012-2014 NABI 40LFW
RECALL This recall affects up to 370 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 14V517000 |
| Manufacturer | NABI Bus, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 370 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 31LFW transit buses manufactured February 10, 2013, to March 10, 2014, and 2012-2014 40LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, to June 2, 2014, and equipped with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel systems manufactured by Agility Fuel Systems. The tanks for the CNG fuel system may be abraded by Pressure Relief Devices (PRDs) mounted adjacent to the tanks.
Safety Consequence
Contact between the PRD and the tank may result in a CNG leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
NABI will notify owners, and dealers will install a temporary flexible cover over the PRD. A permanent improvement is still under development by Agility. Owners will receive a second notification when the permanent remedy becomes available. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact NABI customer service at 1-256-241-1298. NABI's number for this recall is 20145.
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 |