The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V081000·Announced 2014-02-25

NABI Recalls 2013-2014 Buses Due to Intake Manifold Freeze Risk

NABI is recalling 269 city transit buses because condensation in the intake manifold may freeze, potentially causing exhaust flames or vehicle 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 that poses a risk of vehicle fire and burn injury, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

NABI Bus, LLC is recalling certain 2013-2014 LFW and BRT city transit buses manufactured between January 1, 2013, and February 20, 2014. These vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. The recall affects 269 units.

The defect involves condensation in the intake manifold that may freeze during cold weather conditions. This freezing can interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor. Improper sensor operation could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will work with NABI to notify owners. Dealers will upload a new ECM calibration free of charge to correct the issue. The recall began on April 21, 2014. Customers can contact NABI at 1-256-831-4926 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. NABI's recall number for this campaign is 20141.

The recalled product

Product
NABI LFW, BRT
Brand
NABI
Manufacturer
NABI Bus, LLC
Affected units
269

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)

  • LFW
  • BRT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.