NHTSA Recall 13V247000: Service brakes, air
North American Bus Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 515 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nabi 40CLFW.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V247000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20134 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | June 13, 2013 |
| Owner notification | July 10, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
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 13V247000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nabi 40CLFW | 2013 |
| Nabi 45CLFW | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
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.