2013 NABI 31LFW — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 NABI 31LFW
The 2013 NABI 31LFW has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, WHEELS, EQUIPMENT. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by North American Bus Industries, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 NABI 31LFW
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2013 NABI 31LFW, potentially affecting up to 1,708 vehicles.
Recall 14V143000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 241 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 13V597000 — WHEELS
| 157 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 13V254000 — EQUIPMENT
| 100 vehicles affected
Defect: North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40LFW and model year 2013 31LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, through May 15, 2013 and equipped with a rear mount Sutrak electric HVAC. The fuse holder inside the HVAC may allow voltage spikes, which may damage electrical components.
Consequence: Damage to electrical components may result in a fire.
Remedy: NABI will notify the fleet owner of the affected buses and dealers will replace the cables and fuse holders for the HVAC system, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. NABI's recall number is 20135. Owners may...
View full details →Recall 13V254000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 100 vehicles affected
Defect: North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40LFW and model year 2013 31LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, through May 15, 2013 and equipped with a rear mount Sutrak electric HVAC. The fuse holder inside the HVAC may allow voltage spikes, which may damage electrical components.
Consequence: Damage to electrical components may result in a fire.
Remedy: NABI will notify the fleet owner of the affected buses and dealers will replace the cables and fuse holders for the HVAC system, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. NABI's recall number is 20135. Owners may...
View full details →Recall 14V517000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
| 370 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 14V517000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 370 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 14V517000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 370 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 NABI 31LFW
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 NABI 31LFW.
Safety Rating for the 2013 NABI 31LFW
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 NABI 31LFW in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 NABI 31LFW
North American Bus Industries, Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 NABI 31LFW. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
L3-FSV-326 — STRUCTURE
Technical Instruction to Add Lock Washers to Closeout Panel Screws.
L3-FSV-310 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Technical Instruction to Install Program Change.
L3-FSV-304 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Technical Instruction to Add Add Insuliner to CNG Fuel Line Conduit.
L3-FSV-279 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO INSPECT CONDENSOR DRAIN LINES.
L3-FSV-262 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO RELOCATE AIR SYSTEM QUICK RELEASE (QR1) VALVE.
L3-FSV-267 — SUSPENSION
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO ADJUST SHOCK ABSORBERS.
SU2013-1 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Work Instruction - Sutrak - FMI Discharge Anaconda Line 1.
L3-FSV-201 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Technical Instruction to Adjust Driver's Seat Belt Retractor.
WI 112013 — STRUCTURE
Work Instruction - Agility Systems - Field Inspection and Field Replacement of Lower Member CNG Fuel Tank Frame Brackets
WI-L3-FSV-142 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NABI: A NEW, UPDATED COOLANT RECOVERY TANK WAS INSTALLED TO ENHANCE SERVICEABILITY FOR THE COOLING SYSTEM. MODEL BIRMINGHAM 31LFW-06, 283000. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 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 — 0 complaints
- 2013 NABI 31LFW (current)
- 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