The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V131000·Announced 2013-04-10

NABI Transit Buses Recalled for Defroster Switch Fire Risk

North American Bus Industries is recalling 2008-2013 NABI 416 and 2012 31LFW buses because the defroster switch may overheat, melt the dash, or cause a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) with a risk of fire and vehicle crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 416 and model year 2012 31LFW transit buses. These vehicles were manufactured between October 30, 2008, and April 3, 2013, and are equipped with a four-position rotary defroster switch with ring terminals.

The defect involves the defroster switch, which may overheat and melt the dash. This overheating may lead to a fire or distract the driver, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

NABI will notify owners and install relays to reduce the current flow at no charge. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NABI 416, 31LFW
Brand
NABI
Manufacturer
North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
1,179

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 416
  • 31LFW

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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