Vehicle recall 13V108000 · March 26, 2013
2012-2013 Nabi 40LFW
The brake pedals may not fully release after the brakes are applied.
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 2012-2013 40LFW transit buses manufactured November 10, 2012, through March 10, 2013, and equipped with adjustable brake and throttle pedals. The brake pedals may not fully release after the brakes are applied.
- Consequence
- If pressure remains applied to the brakes, they may overheat while driving, which may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- NABI will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. NABI's recall campaign number is 20132. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V108000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 26, 2013
- Filed by
- North American Bus Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20132
- Owner notification
- June 27, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 84
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes
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 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
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