NHTSA Recall 06V359000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 404 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Nabi 40LFW.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V359000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20062 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Report received | September 19, 2006 |
| Owner notification | September 25, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain city transit buses equipped with sure power series 1 battery equalizers, these equalizers used an inductor with the coils protected by insulation. Over time, the inductor insulation may degrade creating an electrical short within the equalizer.
Safety risk
The shorted inductor may cause the battery equalizer to smoke or burn, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Nabi, along with sure power, will inspect and replace the battery equalizer free of charge. The recall began on september 25, 2006. Owners may contact nabi at 1-888-424-5844, extension 7900.
Notes
Nabi recall no. 20062.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V359000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.