NABI Transit Bus Recall for CNG Fuel Tank Abrasion Risk
NABI is recalling 2012-2014 31LFW and 40LFW transit buses because CNG fuel tanks may be abraded by pressure relief devices, increasing fire 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 defect in the fuel system that may result in a leak and increase the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (fire risk).
Plain-English summary
NABI Bus, LLC is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 31LFW transit buses manufactured between February 10, 2013, and March 10, 2014, and 2012-2014 40LFW transit buses manufactured between October 5, 2012, and June 2, 2014. These vehicles are equipped with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel systems manufactured by Agility Fuel Systems. The recall affects 370 vehicles.
The defect involves the CNG fuel system tanks, which may be abraded by Pressure Relief Devices (PRDs) mounted adjacent to the tanks. Contact between the PRD and the tank may result in a CNG leak, which increases the risk of a fire.
NABI will notify owners, and dealers will install a temporary flexible cover over the PRD. A permanent improvement is still under development by Agility, and owners will receive a second notification when the permanent remedy becomes available. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact NABI customer service at 1-256-241-1298 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- NABI 40LFW, 31LFW
- Brand
- NABI
- Manufacturer
- NABI Bus, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 370
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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