Recall 09V-495: 2007–2009 Blue Bird Ultra, 2002–2009 Nabi 416 and 3 more
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Dec 29, 2009, covering about 2,370 vehicles.
The problem
North american bus industries, inc. (Nabi) is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between january 1, 2002, and september 15, 2009, and equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
The risk
The corrosion could cause an electrical short that could result in a fire.
The fix
Nabi will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 09V495000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird Ultra | 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Nabi 416 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Nabi BRT | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Nabi LFW | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Optima Opus | 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 09V-495?
North american bus industries, inc. (Nabi) is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between january 1, 2002, and september 15, 2009, and equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
How is recall 09V-495 fixed?
Nabi will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.