NHTSA Recall 13V131000: Electrical system
North American Bus Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,179 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nabi 31LFW.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V131000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20133 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | April 10, 2013 |
| Owner notification | June 25, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 416 and model year 2012 31LFW transit buses manufactured October 30, 2008, through April 3, 2013 and equipped with a four-position rotary defroster switch with ring terminals. The defroster switch may overheat and melt the dash.
Safety risk
The overheating of the switch may lead to a fire or distract the driver and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
NABI will notify owners and will install relays to reduce the current flow. This will be done free of charge. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's campaign number is 20133.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V131000
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.