Vehicle recall 09V133000 · April 21, 2009
Nabi 60BRT, 60LFW and 1 more model
These buses may contain a defective welded crossmember assembly in the understructure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Nabi is recalling 579 my 2005-2007 60BRT model year 2007 65BRT and my 2003-2004 60LFW transit buses. These buses may contain a defective welded crossmember assembly in the understructure. This crossmember is a welded assembly that includes a steel channel welded to the articulated joint casting at the front trailer section of the bus. Under certain conditions, this weld may crack and the welded crossmember assembly may begin to separate. Once partial separation occurs, the center portion of the bus in the area of the front of the trailer may drop. If this condition is undetected, additional separation of the joint may occur until the front section of the trailer contact the road surface.
- Consequence
- This could result in loss control of the bus increasing the risk of a crash. This could also result in a loss of electrical power and engine controls. This loss of electrical power and engine controls may render the vehicle stalled in a roadway. Additionally, the floor inside the vehicle will become uneven posing a risk to passengers in the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair including installation of an additional reinforcement to the affect joint. This repair will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2009. Owner may contact nabi at 1-888-391-1777.
- Notes
- Nabi recall no. 20091.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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V133000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 21, 2009
- Filed by
- NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20091
- Owner notification
- April 30, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 579
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nabi 60BRT (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- Nabi 60LFW (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Nabi 65BRT (2007): 2007
Has your Nabi been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Nabi dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.