Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 13V-254 · Nabi vehicles
North American Bus Industries, Inc. recall 13V-254 covers 100 Nabi vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on June 20, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V254000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40LFW and model year 2013 31LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, through May 15, 2013 and equipped with a rear mount Sutrak electric HVAC. The fuse holder inside the HVAC may allow voltage spikes, which may damage electrical components.
The risk
Damage to electrical components may result in a fire.
The fix
NABI will notify the fleet owner of the affected buses and dealers will replace the cables and fuse holders for the HVAC system, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. NABI's recall number is 20135. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296.
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.
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 October 5, 2012 to May 15, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.