The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V247000·Announced 2013-06-13

NABI Transit Buses Recalled for Loose Air Brake Pedal Mounting

North American Bus Industries is recalling 2003-2013 45CLFW and 2013 40CLFW transit buses because the air brake pedal mounting may become loose, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2003-2013 45CLFW and 2013 40CLFW transit buses. The affected vehicles were manufactured between November 1, 2008, and June 7, 2013.

The recall addresses a defect where the air brake pedal mounting may become loose during the application of the brake pedal. If the brake pedal comes loose during use, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes as expected and required, which increases the risk of a crash.

NABI will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on July 10, 2013. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-241-1298 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NABI 45CLFW, 40CLFW
Brand
NABI
Manufacturer
North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
515

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)

  • 45CLFW
  • 40CLFW

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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