2012–2013 Nabi 40LFW recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If pressure remains applied to the brakes, they may overheat while driving, which may result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 13V108000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 20132
- Manufacturer
- North American Bus Industries, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 84
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 27, 2013
- Built
- Nov 10, 2012 – Mar 10, 2013
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.