2013 Nabi 40LFW Problems: 0 Complaints, 6 Recalls

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SeatsReported January 26, 2016 · 4,848 vehicles affected

What is wrong: New Flyer Industries, Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 New Flyer MD30, 2012 C35LFR, 2010-2011 D35LFR, NABI 35LFW, 2011 D40LFR, 2010-2012 D60LFR and NABI 31LFW, 2010 C40LF, DE35LF, D40LF, DE40LFA, DE60LFA, GE35LFR and GE40LF, 2009 DE60LF and GE40LFR, 2010-2013 C40LFR, DE60LFR, NABI 416 and NABI 60BRT, 2010-2015 XD35, XDE40, NABI 40LFW and 42BRT, 2011-2015 XD40 and XN40, 2013-2015 XD60, XDE60 and XN35, 2010-2014 XDE35, 2013 XE40, 2012-2015 XN60, equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
Risk: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. Recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706, or Recaro customer service at 1‑800‑873‑2276. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-001.

Recall number 16V038000 · Recall details

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devicesReported August 26, 2014 · 370 vehicles affected

What is wrong: NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 31LFW transit buses manufactured February 10, 2013, to March 10, 2014, and 2012-2014 40LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, to June 2, 2014, and equipped with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel systems manufactured by Agility Fuel Systems. The tanks for the CNG fuel system may be abraded by Pressure Relief Devices (PRDs) mounted adjacent to the tanks.
Risk: Contact between the PRD and the tank may result in a CNG leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: NABI will notify owners, and dealers will install a temporary flexible cover over the PRD. A permanent improvement is still under development by Agility. Owners will receive a second notification when the permanent remedy becomes available. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact NABI customer service at 1‑256‑241‑1298. NABI's number for this recall is 20145.

Recall number 14V517000 · Recall details

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assemblyReported March 25, 2014 · 241 vehicles affected

What is wrong: NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 40LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, through March 17, 2014, 2013 35LFW transit buses manufactured October 21, 2013, through January 14, 2014, and 2013 31LFW transit buses manufactured February 10, 2013, through October 19, 2013, and equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems. In the subject vehicles, a bolt on the latch assembly that holds the CNG top covers closed may come into contact with the CNG fuel cylinder.
Risk: Bolt contact with the CNG cylinder may damage the CNG fuel cylinder, potentially causing a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: NABI Bus, LLC will notify owners, and dealers will eliminate the possible interference, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact NABI Bus at 1‑256‑831‑4296. NABI's number for this recall is 20142.

Recall number 14V143000 · Recall details

WheelsReported November 29, 2013 · 157 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: If the lug nuts loosen during operation, the wheel could detach from the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 13V597000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported June 20, 2013 · 100 vehicles affected

What is wrong: North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40LFW and model year 2013 31LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, through May 15, 2013 and equipped with a rear mount Sutrak electric HVAC. The fuse holder inside the HVAC may allow voltage spikes, which may damage electrical components.
Risk: Damage to electrical components may result in a fire.
Remedy: NABI will notify the fleet owner of the affected buses and dealers will replace the cables and fuse holders for the HVAC system, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. NABI's recall number is 20135. Owners may contact NABI at 1‑256‑831‑4296.

Recall number 13V254000 · Recall details

Service brakesReported March 26, 2013 · 84 vehicles affected

What is wrong: North American Bus Industries Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40LFW transit buses manufactured November 10, 2012, through March 10, 2013, and equipped with adjustable brake and throttle pedals. The brake pedals may not fully release after the brakes are applied.
Risk: If pressure remains applied to the brakes, they may overheat while driving, which may result in a fire.
Remedy: NABI will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. NABI's recall campaign number is 20132. Owners may contact NABI at 1‑256‑831‑4296.

Recall number 13V108000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Nabi 40LFW 23

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Apr 30, 2015 Service bulletinRear Lower Radius Rod Maintenance
Feb 28, 2015 Service bulletinTechnical Instruction to Adjust Ride Height.
Feb 19, 2015 Service bulletinNew flyer: on some buses, the adjustment rods has loose hardware and the doors make chattering due to not...
Jan 16, 2015 Service bulletinNabi: the controllers are shutting down due to engine cooling system fans failing and will replace modine...
May 31, 2014 Service bulletinTechnical instruction to modify steering column cosmetic cover.
Apr 30, 2014 Service bulletinTechnical instruction to inspect kongsberg adjustable floor pedal.
Apr 30, 2014 Service bulletinTechnical Instruction to Inspect Kongsberg Adjustable Floor Pedal.
Mar 31, 2014 Service bulletinWork instruction - agility - field repair - rust treatment
Mar 31, 2014 Service bulletinWork instruction - agility - field repair - support channels and brackets
Mar 31, 2014 Service bulletinWork instruction - agility - field repair - r&r rubber strips

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