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NHTSA Recall 13V254000: Equipment and fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

North American Bus Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 100 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nabi 31LFW.

100
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2013
owners notified (July 19)
NHTSA campaign13V254000
Manufacturer campaign20135
ComponentsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Report receivedJune 20, 2013
Owner notificationJuly 19, 2013
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40LFW and model year 2013 31LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, through May 15, 2013 and equipped with a rear mount Sutrak electric HVAC. The fuse holder inside the HVAC may allow voltage spikes, which may damage electrical components.

Safety risk

Damage to electrical components may result in a fire.

Remedy

NABI will notify the fleet owner of the affected buses and dealers will replace the cables and fuse holders for the HVAC system, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. NABI's recall number is 20135. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296.

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 13V254000

Make and modelModel years
Nabi 31LFW2013
Nabi 40LFW2012, 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.