2013 NABI 40LFW — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 NABI 40LFW
The 2013 NABI 40LFW has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, WHEELS. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by North American Bus Industries, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 NABI 40LFW
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2013 NABI 40LFW, potentially affecting up to 6,640 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 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 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 2013 NABI 40LFW
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 NABI 40LFW.
Safety Rating for the 2013 NABI 40LFW
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 NABI 40LFW in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 NABI 40LFW
North American Bus Industries, Inc. has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 NABI 40LFW. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
WI-080 REV1 — STRUCTURE
WORK INSTRUCTION - AGILITY - FIELD REPAIR - SUPPORT CHANNELS AND BRACKETS
WI 112013 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Work Instruction - Agility Systems - Field Inspection and Field Replacement of Lower Member CNG Fuel Tank Frame Brackets
WI 112013 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Work Instruction - Agility Systems - Field Inspection and Field Replacement of Lower Member CNG Fuel Tank Frame Brackets
L3-FSV-162 — STEERING
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO INSPECT STEERING GEAR BOX MOUNTING HARDWARE TORQUE.
L3-FSV-184 — STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO RETROFIT KICKPLATE RIVETS.
L3-FSV-185 — ENGINE
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO RETROFIT ENGINE DOOR HARDWARE INSTALLATION.
SB-13-02-01 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Service Bulletin - Brake Indicator Light.
SB-SG0901091 — EQUIPMENT
NABI: AN INCORRECT COLOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR (BLUE) WAS USED FOR TCM, VCM AND DPIM MODULE HARNESSES AND CAN CAUSE CONFUSION, TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUES AND AN INCREASE IN DOWNTIME AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED WITH CORRECT COLOR (RED) CONNECTORS ON SOME BUSES.. MODELS 40-60 FT HYBRID. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 NABI 40LFW
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NABI 40LFW
- 2009 NABI 40LFW — 0 complaints
- 2010 NABI 40LFW — 0 complaints
- 2011 NABI 40LFW — 0 complaints
- 2012 NABI 40LFW — 0 complaints
- 2013 NABI 40LFW (current)
- 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