Vehicle recall 13V254000 · June 20, 2013
Nabi 40LFW and 31LFW
The fuse holder inside the HVAC may allow voltage spikes, which may damage electrical components.
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 and model year 2013 31LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, through May 15, 2013 and equipped with a rear mount Sutrak electric HVAC. The fuse holder inside the HVAC may allow voltage spikes, which may damage electrical components.
- Consequence
- Damage to electrical components may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- NABI will notify the fleet owner of the affected buses and dealers will replace the cables and fuse holders for the HVAC system, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. NABI's recall number is 20135. 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
- 13V254000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 20, 2013
- Filed by
- North American Bus Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20135
- Owner notification
- July 19, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 100
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment; Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nabi 31LFW (2013): 2013
- Nabi 40LFW (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
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