NABI Transit Buses Recalled for HVAC Electrical Fire Risk
North American Bus Industries is recalling 2012-2013 transit buses due to a fuse holder defect that may cause voltage spikes and electrical fires.
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 source text explicitly states that damage to electrical components may result in a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire risk.
Plain-English summary
North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40LFW and model year 2013 31LFW transit buses. These vehicles were manufactured between October 5, 2012, and May 15, 2013, and are equipped with a rear mount Sutrak electric HVAC system.
The recall addresses a defect in the fuse holder inside the HVAC unit, which may allow voltage spikes. These spikes can damage electrical components, potentially resulting in a fire.
NABI will notify fleet owners of the affected buses. Dealers will replace the cables and fuse holders for the HVAC system free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. 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 31LFW, 40LFW
- Brand
- NABI
- Manufacturer
- North American Bus Industries, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 100
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)
- 31LFW
- 40LFW
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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