Vehicle recall 12V444000 · September 12, 2012
Nabi 40LFW and 416
The emergency release handles on the emergency egress passenger windows may fail, causing the window release mechanism to operate improperly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2010 416 and 40LFW transit buses manufactured from January 1, 2010, through November 30, 2010. The emergency release handles on the emergency egress passenger windows may fail, causing the window release mechanism to operate improperly.
- Consequence
- In the event of an emergency, the windows may fail to open and passengers may be delayed in exiting, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- NABI will inspect and replace the window release handles, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 9, 2012. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296.
- Notes
- NABI's recall campaign number is 20124. Customers may 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
- 12V444000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 12, 2012
- Filed by
- NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20124
- Owner notification
- November 9, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 247
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility
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 (2010): 2010
- Nabi 416 (2010): 2010
Has your Nabi been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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.