NHTSA recall 13V131000
Electrical system
Nabi 31LFW and 1 more
Reported Apr 10, 20131,179 vehicles affectedNorth American Bus Industries, Inc.Maker’s number 20133Built Oct 30, 2008 – Apr 3, 2013
The defect
North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 416 and model year 2012 31LFW transit buses manufactured October 30, 2008, through April 3, 2013 and equipped with a four-position rotary defroster switch with ring terminals. The defroster switch may overheat and melt the dash.
The risk
The overheating of the switch may lead to a fire or distract the driver and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
NABI will notify owners and will install relays to reduce the current flow. This will be done free of charge. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's campaign number is 20133.