VisibilityRecall 12V-444 · Nabi vehicles
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 12V-444 covers 247 Nabi vehicles for a visibility problem, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V444000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2010 416 and 40LFW transit buses manufactured from January 1, 2010, through November 30, 2010. The emergency release handles on the emergency egress passenger windows may fail, causing the window release mechanism to operate improperly.
The risk
In the event of an emergency, the windows may fail to open and passengers may be delayed in exiting, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
NABI will inspect and replace the window release handles, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 9, 2012. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296.
NABI's recall campaign number is 20124. Customers may 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 January 1, 2010 to November 30, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.