2012 NABI 31LFW — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
31
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 NABI 31LFW
The 2012 NABI 31LFW has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 31 technical service bulletins have been issued by North American Bus Industries, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 NABI 31LFW
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2012 NABI 31LFW, potentially affecting up to 8,742 vehicles.
Recall 16V038000 — SEATS
| 4,848 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries, Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 New Flyer MD30, 2012 C35LFR, 2010-2011 D35LFR, NABI 35LFW, 2011 D40LFR, 2010-2012 D60LFR and NABI 31LFW, 2010 C40LF, DE35LF, D40LF, DE40LFA, DE60LFA, GE35LFR and GE40LF, 2009 DE60LF and GE40LFR, 2010-2013 C40LFR, DE60LFR, NABI 416 and NABI 60BRT, 2010-2015 XD35, XDE40, NABI 40LFW and 42BRT, 2011-2015 XD40 and XN40,...
Consequence: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. Recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. The recall began on February...
View full details →Recall 14V587000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 1,338 vehicles affected
Defect: NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012 31LFW transit buses manufactured April 28, 2012, to December 16, 2012, and 2008-2013 416 transit buses manufactured October 30, 2008, to February 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may not be equipped with a transmission interlock that prevents the wheelchair lift or ramp from being moved from the stowed position unless...
Consequence: If the wheelchair lift or ramp can be removed from the stowed position while the transmission is not in neutral, if the service brakes fail to hold the bus, the bus may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to the wheelchair lift or ramp user.
Remedy: NABI will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical program that prevents the lift or ramp from being moved from the stowed position unless the transmission is in neutral, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014....
View full details →Recall 14V587000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 1,338 vehicles affected
Defect: NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012 31LFW transit buses manufactured April 28, 2012, to December 16, 2012, and 2008-2013 416 transit buses manufactured October 30, 2008, to February 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may not be equipped with a transmission interlock that prevents the wheelchair lift or ramp from being moved from the stowed position unless...
Consequence: If the wheelchair lift or ramp can be removed from the stowed position while the transmission is not in neutral, if the service brakes fail to hold the bus, the bus may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to the wheelchair lift or ramp user.
Remedy: NABI will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical program that prevents the lift or ramp from being moved from the stowed position unless the transmission is in neutral, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014....
View full details →Recall 14V296000 — STEERING:COLUMN
| 39 vehicles affected
Defect: NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012 31LFW city transit buses manufactured April 27, 2012, through December 16, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the steering column support bracket may not be properly welded to the dash assembly.
Consequence: If the steering column support bracket detaches, the steering column may become loose, causing the steering to become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: NABI will notify owners will reweld or replace the steering column support bracket, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact NABI customer service at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's number for this recall is 20143.
View full details →Recall 13V131000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,179 vehicles affected
Defect: North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 416 and model year 2012 31LFW transit buses manufactured October 30, 2008, through April 3, 2013 and equipped with a four-position rotary defroster switch with ring terminals. The defroster switch may overheat and melt the dash.
Consequence: The overheating of the switch may lead to a fire or distract the driver and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: NABI will notify owners and will install relays to reduce the current flow. This will be done free of charge. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's campaign number is 20133.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 NABI 31LFW
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 NABI 31LFW.
Safety Rating for the 2012 NABI 31LFW
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 NABI 31LFW in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 NABI 31LFW
North American Bus Industries, Inc. has issued 31 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 NABI 31LFW. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM 49440 — POWER TRAIN
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L3-FSV-324 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Technical Instruction to Reroute DEF Coolant Line.
L3-FSV-263 — STEERING
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO MODIFY STEERING COLUMN COSMETIC COVER.
L3-FSV-266 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO ADD ISOLATION SEAL TO CNG FUEL LINE COVER ASSEMBLY.
L3-FSV-252_A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REPLACE EXHAUST CRADLE.
L3-FSV-255 — STRUCTURE:BODY
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REPLACE EXTERIOR COMPARTMENT ACCESS PANEL HINGE ASSEMBLIES.
L3-FSV-259 — STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO INSPECT FOR THIN OR UNCURED PRIMER.
L3-FSV-258 — EQUIPMENT
Technical Instruction to Inspect Lower Cove Panels.
L3-FSV-258 — STRUCTURE
Technical Instruction to Inspect Lower Cove Panels.
L3-FSV-259 — EQUIPMENT
Technical Instruction to Inspect for Thin or Uncured Primer.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 NABI 31LFW
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NABI 31LFW
- 2009 NABI 31LFW — 0 complaints
- 2010 NABI 31LFW — 0 complaints
- 2011 NABI 31LFW — 0 complaints
- 2012 NABI 31LFW (current)
- 2013 NABI 31LFW — 0 complaints
- 2014 NABI 31LFW — 0 complaints
Other NABI Models
- NABI 35LFW — 1 total complaint
- NABI TRANSIT BUS — 1 total complaint
- NABI 40CLFW — 0 total complaints
- NABI 40LFW — 0 total complaints
- NABI 40SF — 0 total complaints
- NABI 416 — 0 total complaints
- NABI 42BRT — 0 total complaints
- NABI 436 — 0 total complaints