Vehicle recall 09V495000 · December 29, 2009

Nabi 416, Nabi BRT and 3 more models

The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: North american bus industries, Inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between January 1, 2002, and September 15, 2009, and equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence: The corrosion could cause an electrical short that could result in a fire.
Remedy: Nabi will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09E-054. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2010. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
Notes: 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: 09V495000
Reported to NHTSA: December 29, 2009
Filed by: NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: January 29, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,370
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment

Recall 09V495000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Blue Bird Ultra (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
Nabi 416 (2002-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Nabi BRT (2002-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Nabi LFW (2002-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Optima Opus (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007

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