NHTSA Recall 09V495000: Equipment
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,370 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Blue Bird Ultra.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V495000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | December 29, 2009 |
| Owner notification | January 29, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
North american bus industries, inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between january 1, 2002, and september 15, 2009, and equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Safety risk
The corrosion could cause an electrical short that could result in a fire.
Remedy
Nabi will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
Notes
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 09V495000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Ultra | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Nabi 416 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Nabi Brt | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Nabi Lfw | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Optima Opus | 2007, 2008, 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.