NHTSA Recall 14V517000: Pressure relief devices (fuel system) and 2 other components
NABI Bus, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 370 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nabi 31LFW.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V517000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20145 |
| Components | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › MOUNTING; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | August 26, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 31LFW transit buses manufactured February 10, 2013, to March 10, 2014, and 2012-2014 40LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, to June 2, 2014, and equipped with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel systems manufactured by Agility Fuel Systems. The tanks for the CNG fuel system may be abraded by Pressure Relief Devices (PRDs) mounted adjacent to the tanks.
Safety risk
Contact between the PRD and the tank may result in a CNG leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
NABI will notify owners, and dealers will install a temporary flexible cover over the PRD. A permanent improvement is still under development by Agility. Owners will receive a second notification when the permanent remedy becomes available. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact NABI customer service at 1-256-241-1298. NABI's number for this recall is 20145.
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 14V517000
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.