Vehicle recall 13V597000 · November 29, 2013
Nabi 31LFW and 40LFW
Due to excessive paint on the wheels, the wheel lug nuts may loosen during operation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2013 40LFW and 31LFW transit buses equipped with painted steel wheels. Due to excessive paint on the wheels, the wheel lug nuts may loosen during operation.
- Consequence
- If the lug nuts loosen during operation, the wheel could detach from the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- NABI has notified the fleet owner of these buses and has replaced the affected painted steel wheels, free of charge. The recall began in August 2013. Customers may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's number for this recall is 20137.
- 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
- 13V597000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 29, 2013
- Filed by
- North American Bus Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20137
- Owner notification
- November 29, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 157
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
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 (2013): 2013
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