2013 Nabi 40LFW
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 2013 Nabi 40LFW. Newest first.
New Flyer Industries, Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 New Flyer MD30, 2012 C35LFR, 2010-2011 D35LFR, NABI 35LFW, 2011 D40LFR, 2010-2012 D60LFR and NABI 31LFW, 2010 C40LF, DE35LF, D40LF, DE40LFA, DE60LFA, GE35LFR and GE40LF, 2009 DE60LF and GE40LFR, 2010-2013 C40LFR, DE60LFR, NABI 416 and NABI 60BRT, 2010-2015 XD35, XDE40, NABI 40LFW…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. Recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706, or Recaro customer service at 1-800-873-2276. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-001.
NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 31LFW transit buses manufactured February 10, 2013, to March 10, 2014, and 2012-2014 40LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, to June 2, 2014, and equipped with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel systems manufactured by Agility Fuel Systems. The tanks for the CNG fuel system may be…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Contact between the PRD and the tank may result in a CNG leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
NABI will notify owners, and dealers will install a temporary flexible cover over the PRD. A permanent improvement is still under development by Agility. 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. NABI's number for this recall is 20145.
NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 40LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, through March 17, 2014, 2013 35LFW transit buses manufactured October 21, 2013, through January 14, 2014, and 2013 31LFW transit buses manufactured February 10, 2013, through October 19, 2013, and equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Bolt contact with the CNG cylinder may damage the CNG fuel cylinder, potentially causing a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
NABI Bus, LLC will notify owners, and dealers will eliminate the possible interference, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact NABI Bus at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's number for this recall is 20142.
NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2013 40LFW and 31LFW transit buses equipped with painted steel wheels. Due to excessive paint on the wheels, the wheel lug nuts may loosen during operation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the lug nuts loosen during operation, the wheel could detach from the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
NABI has notified the fleet owner 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. NABI's number for this recall is 20137.
North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40LFW and model year 2013 31LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, through May 15, 2013 and equipped with a rear mount Sutrak electric HVAC. The fuse holder inside the HVAC may allow voltage spikes, which may damage electrical components.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Damage to electrical components may result in a fire.
Remedy
NABI will notify the fleet owner of the affected buses and dealers will replace the cables and fuse holders for the HVAC system, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. NABI's recall number is 20135. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296.
North American Bus Industries Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40LFW transit buses manufactured November 10, 2012, through March 10, 2013, and equipped with adjustable brake and throttle pedals. The brake pedals may not fully release after the brakes are applied.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If pressure remains applied to the brakes, they may overheat while driving, which may result in a fire.
Remedy
NABI will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. NABI's recall campaign number is 20132. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10110649Work Instruction - Agility - Center Door Latches
- 10110648Work Instruction - Sutrak - FMI Discharge Anaconda Line 1.
- 10110625Technical Instruction to Inspect Kongsberg Adjustable Floor Pedal.
- 10110616Technical Instruction to Replace CNG Front Cap Rubber Seal.
- 10110578Technical Instruction to Replace Air Conditioning Air Intake Grill.
- 10110575Technical Instruction to Remove Kneeling Sensor.
- 10110505Technical Instruction to Adjust Ride Height.
- 10110499Service Bulletin - Brake Indicator Light.
- 10110441Work Instruction - Agility Systems - Field Inspection and Field Replacement of Lower Member CNG Fuel Tank Frame Brackets
- 10110400Service Bulletin - Rear Lower Radius Rod Maintenance
- 10095551Technical instruction to retrofit engine door hardware installation.
- 10095549Technical instruction to retrofit kickplate rivets.
- 10095544Technical instruction to inspect steering gear box mounting hardware torque.
- 10094972Technical instruction to modify steering column cosmetic cover.
- 10094650Technical instruction to inspect kongsberg adjustable floor pedal.
- 10094208Work instruction - agility - field repair - r&r rubber strips
- 10094204Work instruction - agility - field repair - support channels and brackets
- 10094202Work instruction - agility - field repair - rust treatment
- 10094184Work instruction - agility - field repair - rust treatment
- 10057478New flyer: on some buses, the adjustment rods has loose hardware and the doors make chattering due to not being properly adjusted and needs to be set correctly.
- 10056617Nabi: the controllers are shutting down due to engine cooling system fans failing and will replace modine gen I controller with modine gen 2 controller.
- 10053723Nabi: an incorrect color electrical connector (blue) was used for tcm, vcm and dpim module harnesses and can cause confusion, troubleshooting issues and an increase in downtime and needs to be repaired with correct color (red) connectors on some buses.. Models 40-60 ft hybrid.
- 10052006Nabi: information provided regarding the inspection, periodically, of chassis and suspension components requirement. Models boston 40lfw-24, 81000. No model years listed.
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