NHTSA Recall 13V247000
Filed by NABI Bus, LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2013-06-13. An estimated 515 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2003-2013 45CLFW and 2013 40CLFW transit buses manufactured November 1, 2008, through June 7, 2013. The air brake pedal mounting may become loose during application of the brake pedal.
Risk
If the brake pedal comes loose during use, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes as expected and required, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
NABI will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2013. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-241-1298. NABI's recall number is 20134.
Manufacturer campaign number: 20134
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.