Nabi 40Lfw (2013) – 13V597000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

NABI

Model Of Vehicle

40LFW

Year

2013

Recall Campaign Number

13V597000

Component Description

Wheels

Effect Of Defect

If The Lug Nuts Loosen During Operation, The Wheel Could Detach From The Bus, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

North American Bus Industries, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20131005

End Of Manufacture

20130722

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

157

Date Owners Notified

20131129

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Nabi Bus, Llc

Date Report Received

20131129

Make Campaign Number

20137

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard