2006 NABI BRT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2006 NABI BRT

The 2006 NABI BRT has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. for this model year.

Recalls for the 2006 NABI BRT

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 NABI BRT, potentially affecting up to 7,242 vehicles.

Recall 10V632000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

| 811 vehicles affected

Defect: NABI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2011 LFW, CLFW, AND BRT TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 1, 2006, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN EATON HYDRAULIC FAN DRIVER CONTROL MANIFOLDS WHICH MAY DEVELOP A HYDRAULIC LEAK OF POWER STEERING FLUID.

Consequence: A LEAK OF POWER STEERING FLUID CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, A LEAK OF THIS FLUID COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy: NABI WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NABI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-256-831-4296.

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Recall 09V495000 — EQUIPMENT

| 2,370 vehicles affected

Defect: NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2002, AND SEPTEMBER 15, 2009, AND EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.

Consequence: THE CORROSION COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: NABI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LUMINATOR WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE LUMINATOR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR NABI AT 1-256-831-4296.

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Recall 13V457000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 4,061 vehicles affected

Defect: North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2011 LFW, CLFW, BRT, 2007-2009 Blue Bird L4RE, and 2000-2009 Optima Opus transit buses equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed...

Consequence: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: NABI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on January 27, 2014. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's recall number is 20136.

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Owner Complaints for the 2006 NABI BRT

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 NABI BRT.

Safety Rating for the 2006 NABI BRT

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 NABI BRT in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 NABI BRT

NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 NABI BRT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

L3-FSV-135 — SUSPENSION:REAR

NABI: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING INSPECTION OF HEIGHT FOR AIR BAG RIDE AND ANY REQUIRED ADJUSTMENT TO MAINTAIN RIDE HEIGHT. *PE

NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 NABI BRT

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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