WheelsRecall 13V-597 · Nabi vehicles
North American Bus Industries, Inc. recall 13V-597 covers 157 Nabi vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on November 29, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V597000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 9, 2013 to July 22, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.