Vehicle recall 13V247000 · June 13, 2013
Nabi 45CLFW and 40CLFW
The air brake pedal mounting may become loose during application of the brake pedal.
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 2003-2013 45CLFW and 2013 40CLFW transit buses manufactured November 1, 2008, through June 7, 2013. The air brake pedal mounting may become loose during application of the brake pedal.
- Consequence
- If the brake pedal comes loose during use, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes as expected and required, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- NABI will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2013. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-241-1298. NABI's recall number is 20134.
- 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
- 13V247000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 13, 2013
- Filed by
- North American Bus Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20134
- Owner notification
- July 10, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 515
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air
Vehicles covered
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