Defect Description For Recall
On Certain City Transit Buses Equipped With Sure Power Series 1 Battery Equalizers, These Equalizers Used An Inductor With The Coils Protected By Insulation. Over Time, The Inductor Insulation May Degrade Creating An Electrical Short Within The Equalizer.
Make Of Vehicle
NABI
Model Of Vehicle
40LFW
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
06V359000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery
Effect Of Defect
The Shorted Inductor May Cause The Battery Equalizer To Smoke Or Burn, Possibly Resulting In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Nabi, Along With Sure Power, Will Inspect And Replace The Battery Equalizer Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 25, 2006. Owners May Contact Nabi At 1-888-424-5844, Extension 7900.
Vehicle Manufacturer
North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000722
End Of Manufacture
20010714
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
404
Date Owners Notified
20060925
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nabi Bus, Llc
Date Report Received
20060919
Make Campaign Number
20062