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NHTSA Recall 09V371000: Cables (electrical system)

NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 179 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nabi 40LFW.

179
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2009
owners notified (October 7)
NHTSA campaign09V371000
Manufacturer campaign20092
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES
Report receivedSeptember 29, 2009
Owner notificationOctober 7, 2009
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

North american bus industries, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 transit buses manufactured between november 1, 2008 and september 12, 2009. The cable assembly that supplies power from the alternator to the batteries may have a defectively crimped terminal which could cause it to overheat when high current passes through the cable.

Safety risk

This could result in component damage and a fire. This could also result in a loss of electrical power and engine controls which could render the vehicle stalled in a roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nabi will notify owners and dealer will inspect and replace any defective cable assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on october 7, 2009. Owners may contact nabi customer service at 1-888-424-5844.

Notes

Nabi's recall campaign number is #20092.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 09V371000

Make and modelModel years
Nabi 40LFW2009
Nabi 45CLFW2008, 2009

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.