The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V597000·Announced 2013-11-29

NABI Recalls 2013 Transit Buses Due to Wheel Lug Nut Loosening Risk

North American Bus Industries is recalling 2013 31LFW and 40LFW transit buses because excessive paint on steel wheels may cause lug nuts to loosen, potentially leading to wheel detachment.

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 (wheel detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2013 40LFW and 31LFW transit buses equipped with painted steel wheels. The recall involves 157 vehicles.

The defect is caused by excessive paint on the wheels, which may cause the wheel lug nuts to loosen during operation. If the lug nuts loosen, the wheel could detach from the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.

NABI has notified the fleet owners 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 or reference recall number 20137.

The recalled product

Product
NABI 40LFW, 31LFW
Brand
NABI
Manufacturer
North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
157

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)

  • 40LFW
  • 31LFW

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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