Recall 13V-131: 2012 Nabi 31LFW, 2008–2013 Nabi 416

North American Bus Industries, Inc. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Apr 10, 2013, covering about 1,179 vehicles.

NHTSA number
13V-131
Report date
Apr 10, 2013
Vehicles affected
1,179
Owners notified
Jun 25, 2013

The problem

North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 416 and model year 2012 31LFW transit buses manufactured October 30, 2008, through April 3, 2013 and equipped with a four-position rotary defroster switch with ring terminals. The defroster switch may overheat and melt the dash.

The risk

The overheating of the switch may lead to a fire or distract the driver and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

NABI will notify owners and will install relays to reduce the current flow. This will be done free of charge. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's campaign number is 20133.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerNorth American Bus Industries, Inc.
ComponentElectrical System
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number13V131000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Nabi 31LFW2012All years
Nabi 4162008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013All 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 13V-131?

North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 416 and model year 2012 31LFW transit buses manufactured October 30, 2008, through April 3, 2013 and equipped with a four-position rotary defroster switch with ring terminals. The defroster switch may overheat and melt the dash.

How is recall 13V-131 fixed?

NABI will notify owners and will install relays to reduce the current flow. This will be done free of charge. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's campaign number is 20133.

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.