Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 06V-359 · 2000–2001 Nabi 40LFW
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 06V-359 covers 404 2000–2001 Nabi 40LFW for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V359000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN CITY TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE POWER SERIES 1 BATTERY EQUALIZERS, THESE EQUALIZERS USED AN INDUCTOR WITH THE COILS PROTECTED BY INSULATION. OVER TIME, THE INDUCTOR INSULATION MAY DEGRADE CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WITHIN THE EQUALIZER.
The risk
THE SHORTED INDUCTOR MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY EQUALIZER TO SMOKE OR BURN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The fix
NABI, ALONG WITH SURE POWER, WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BATTERY EQUALIZER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NABI AT 1-888-424-5844, EXTENSION 7900.
NABI RECALL NO. 20062.CUSTOMERS 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 22, 2000 to July 14, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.