Defect Description For Recall
North American Bus Industries (Nabi) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2000-2011 Lfw, Clfw, Brt, 2007-2009 Blue Bird L4Re, And 2000-2009 Optima Opus Transit Buses Equipped With Sure Power Battery Equalizers Containing A Particular Epoxy Sealing, Aka ‘Potting’, Compound. The Specific Potting Compound Used In The Subject Products For Insulation Was Found To Be Capable Of ConduCTIng Electricity After Being Exposed To Heat.
Make Of Vehicle
NABI
Model Of Vehicle
BRT
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
13V457000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
Once Electrically ConduCTIve, The Material Is Capable Of Melting And Burning, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Nabi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Equalizers, Free Of Charge. An Interim Letter Was Mailed To Owners On January 27, 2014. Owners May Contact Nabi At 1-256-831-4296. Nabi’S Recall Number Is 20136.
Vehicle Manufacturer
North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000101
End Of Manufacture
20111231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4061
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nabi Bus, Llc
Date Report Received
20130919
Make Campaign Number
20136