2012 NABI 40LFW — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
62
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 NABI 40LFW
The 2012 NABI 40LFW 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 SEATS, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. 62 technical service bulletins have been issued by North American Bus Industries, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 NABI 40LFW
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2012 NABI 40LFW, potentially affecting up to 6,242 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 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 13V108000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 84 vehicles affected
Defect: North American Bus Industries Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40LFW transit buses manufactured November 10, 2012, through March 10, 2013, and equipped with adjustable brake and throttle pedals. The brake pedals may not fully release after the brakes are applied.
Consequence: If pressure remains applied to the brakes, they may overheat while driving, which may result in a fire.
Remedy: NABI will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. NABI's recall campaign number is 20132. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296.
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 2012 NABI 40LFW
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 NABI 40LFW.
Safety Rating for the 2012 NABI 40LFW
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 NABI 40LFW in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 NABI 40LFW
North American Bus Industries, Inc. has issued 62 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 NABI 40LFW. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS59080 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical Instruction for NABI model buses describing how to install a jumper harness to allow an upgraded engine Electric Control Unit (ECU) to properly function specific dash indication lamps.
ITS59080 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Instruction for NABI model buses describing how to install a jumper harness to allow an upgraded engine Electric Control Unit (ECU) to properly function specific dash indication lamps.
L3-FSV-322_A — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Technical Instruction to Adjust and Secure Rear Roof Cap.
L3-FSV-322_A — EQUIPMENT
Technical Instruction to Adjust and Secure Rear Roof Cap.
L3-FSV-327 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Technical Instruction to Inspect Roof Insulation.
L3-FSV-307 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NEW FLYER: ON SOME BUSES, THE ADJUSTMENT RODS HAS LOOSE HARDWARE AND THE DOORS MAKE CHATTERING DUE TO NOT BEING PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND NEEDS TO BE SET CORRECTLY. *PE
L3-FSV-306 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical Instruction to Replace Coolant Valve.
L3-FSV-169_A — VISIBILITY
Technical Instruction to Inspect Mirror Bolt Installation.
L3-FSV-169_A — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Technical Instruction to Inspect Mirror Bolt Installation.
L3-FSV-224_A — STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO INSPECT REAR BULKHEAD SEAL.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 NABI 40LFW
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NABI 40LFW
- 2007 NABI 40LFW — 0 complaints
- 2009 NABI 40LFW — 0 complaints
- 2010 NABI 40LFW — 0 complaints
- 2011 NABI 40LFW — 0 complaints
- 2012 NABI 40LFW (current)
- 2013 NABI 40LFW — 0 complaints
- 2014 NABI 40LFW — 0 complaints
- 2015 NABI 40LFW — 0 complaints
Other NABI Models
- NABI 35LFW — 1 total complaint
- NABI TRANSIT BUS — 1 total complaint
- NABI 31LFW — 0 total complaints
- NABI 40CLFW — 0 total complaints
- NABI 40SF — 0 total complaints
- NABI 416 — 0 total complaints
- NABI 42BRT — 0 total complaints
- NABI 436 — 0 total complaints