NHTSA Recall 13V108000
Filed by NABI Bus, LLC. Component: Service Brakes. Reported 2013-03-26. An estimated 84 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 20132
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.