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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V371📅 Sep 29, 2009

2008–2009 Nabi 45Clfw & 2009 Nabi 40LFW recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

North american bus industries, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 transit buses manufactured between november 1, 2008 and september 12, 2009. The cable assembly that supplies power from the alternator to the batteries may have a defectively crimped terminal which could cause it to overheat when high current passes through the cable.

💥 The risk

This could result in component damage and a fire. This could also result in a loss of electrical power and engine controls which could render the vehicle stalled in a roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Nabi will notify owners and dealer will inspect and replace any defective cable assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on october 7, 2009. Owners may contact nabi customer service at 1-888-424-5844.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V371000
Manufacturer recall #
20092
Manufacturer
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
179
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Owner phone
1-888-424-5844
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 7, 2009
Built
Nov 1, 2008 – Sep 12, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Nabi's recall campaign number is #20092.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V371 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V371?

2008–2009 Nabi 45Clfw & 2009 Nabi 40LFW. 179 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Nabi dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-424-5844.