Vehicle recall 09V371000 · September 29, 2009
Nabi 45CLFW and 40LFW
The cable assembly that supplies power from the alternator to the batteries may have a defectively crimped terminal which could cause it to overheat when high current passes…
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- Summary
- North american bus industries, Inc. Is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 transit buses manufactured between November 1, 2008 and September 12, 2009. The cable assembly that supplies power from the alternator to the batteries may have a defectively crimped terminal which could cause it to overheat when high current passes through the cable.
- Consequence
- This could result in component damage and a fire. This could also result in a loss of electrical power and engine controls which could render the vehicle stalled in a roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nabi will notify owners and dealer will inspect and replace any defective cable assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on October 7, 2009. Owners may contact nabi customer service at 1-888-424-5844.
- Notes
- Nabi's recall campaign number is #20092.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
- 09V371000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 29, 2009
- Filed by
- NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20092
- Owner notification
- October 7, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 179
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nabi 40LFW (2009): 2009
- Nabi 45CLFW (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
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