2000-2011 Blue Bird L4RE, Nabi BRT and others recall: electrical system

North American Bus Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 19, 2013. It covers about 4,061 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 4,061
reported: Sep 19, 2013
related complaints: 1

Electrical system

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 13V457000

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird L4RE 2007-2009 2007 2008 2009
Nabi BRT 2000-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Nabi CLFW 2000-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Nabi LFW 2000-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Optima Opus 2000-2009 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about electrical problems.

Questions about recall 13V457000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2011 Blue Bird L4RE, Nabi BRT and others electrical system?

Yes. Recall 13V457000, reported on September 19, 2013, covers about 4,061 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V457000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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