2013 Nabi 31LFW & 2013 Nabi 40LFW recall: wheels
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If the lug nuts loosen during operation, the wheel could detach from the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 13V597000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 20137
- Manufacturer
- North American Bus Industries, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 157
- Component
- WHEELS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 29, 2013
- Built
- Feb 9, 2013 – Feb 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.