2012 NABI 31LFW Recalls (5)

Campaign:: 13V131000 on 04/10/2013
Component:: Electrical system
Manufactured:: 10/29/2008 - 04/02/2013
Affected:: 1,179
Defect:: North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 416 and model year 2012 31lfw transit buses manufactured october 30, 2008, through april 3, 2013 and equipped with a four-position rotary defroster switch with ring terminals. the defroster switch may overheat and melt the dash.
Consequence:: The overheating of the switch may lead to a fire or distract the driver and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Nabi will notify owners and will install relays to reduce the current flow. this will be done free of charge. owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296. nabi's campaign number is 20133.
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.
Campaign:: 14V296000 on 06/05/2014
Component:: Steering:column
Manufactured:: 04/26/2012 - 12/15/2012
Affected:: 39
Defect:: Nabi bus, llc (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2012 31lfw city transit buses manufactured april 27, 2012, through december 16, 2012. in the affected vehicles, the steering column support bracket may not be properly welded to the dash assembly.
Consequence:: If the steering column support bracket detaches, the steering column may become loose, causing the steering to become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Nabi will notify owners will reweld or replace the steering column support bracket, free of charge. the recall began in august 2014. owners may contact nabi customer service at 1-256-831-4296. nabi's number for this recall is 20143.
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.
Campaign:: 14V587000 on 09/22/2014
Component:: Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:: 04/27/2012 - 12/15/2012
Affected:: 1,338
Defect:: Nabi bus, llc (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2012 31lfw transit buses manufactured april 28, 2012, to december 16, 2012, and 2008-2013 416 transit buses manufactured october 30, 2008, to february 15, 2014. the affected vehicles may not be equipped with a transmission interlock that prevents the wheelchair lift or ramp from being moved from the stowed position unless the transmission is in neutral. as such, the buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles."
Consequence:: If the wheelchair lift or ramp can be removed from the stowed position while the transmission is not in neutral, if the service brakes fail to hold the bus, the bus may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to the wheelchair lift or ramp user.
Correction:: Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical program that prevents the lift or ramp from being moved from the stowed position unless the transmission is in neutral, free of charge. the recall began in november 2014. owners may contact nabi customer service at 1-256-241-1298. nabi's number for this recall is 20146.
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.
Campaign:: 14V587000 on 09/22/2014
Component:: Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:: 04/27/2012 - 12/15/2012
Affected:: 1,338
Defect:: Nabi bus, llc (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2012 31lfw transit buses manufactured april 28, 2012, to december 16, 2012, and 2008-2013 416 transit buses manufactured october 30, 2008, to february 15, 2014. the affected vehicles may not be equipped with a transmission interlock that prevents the wheelchair lift or ramp from being moved from the stowed position unless the transmission is in neutral. as such, the buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles."
Consequence:: If the wheelchair lift or ramp can be removed from the stowed position while the transmission is not in neutral, if the service brakes fail to hold the bus, the bus may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to the wheelchair lift or ramp user.
Correction:: Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical program that prevents the lift or ramp from being moved from the stowed position unless the transmission is in neutral, free of charge. the recall began in november 2014. owners may contact nabi customer service at 1-256-241-1298. nabi's number for this recall is 20146.
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.
Campaign:: 16V038000 on 01/25/2016
Component:: Seats
Manufactured:: 12/31/2009 - 12/30/2012
Affected:: 4,848
Defect:: New flyer industries, ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 new flyer md30, 2012 c35lfr, 2010-2011 d35lfr, nabi 35lfw, 2011 d40lfr, 2010-2012 d60lfr and nabi 31lfw, 2010 c40lf, de35lf, d40lf, de40lfa, de60lfa, ge35lfr and ge40lf, 2009 de60lf and ge40lfr, 2010-2013 c40lfr, de60lfr, nabi 416 and nabi 60brt, 2010-2015 xd35, xde40, nabi 40lfw and 42brt, 2011-2015 xd40 and xn40, 2013-2015 xd60, xde60 and xn35, 2010-2014 xde35, 2013 xe40, 2012-2015 xn60, equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. the affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.
Consequence:: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Correction:: New flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. the recall began on february 4, 2016. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706, or recaro customer service at 1-800-873-2276. new flyer's number for this recall is r16-001.
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.

2012 NABI 31LFW TSBs (44)

Bulletin:: WI-L3-FSV-142
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Nabi: a new, updated coolant recovery tank was installed to enhance serviceability for the cooling system. model birmingham 31lfw-06, 283000. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:: SB-13-03-01
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Nabi: information being provided regarding the torque usage on screws securing front windshield to center windshield divider for certain buses. models 2012 31lfw, 40lfw dart. *pe
Bulletin:: FSV-191
Component:: 081100 fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly
Summary:: Nabi: the fuel tank, if overfilled has fuel seeping onto the top due to fuel tank flange holes not matching pressure relief valve pattern or relief valve is leaking fuel because of valve bolt holes being too large. model 2012 31 lfw.
Bulletin:: FSV-243
Component:: 356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:: Nabi: the def filler nozzle fails to reach def filler neck and should be relocated using bracket. model 2012 new jersey transit 31 lfw. *pe
Bulletin:: FSV-242
Component:: 356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:: Nabi: not enough support for weak aluminum p clamps for interior coolant lines and existing aluminum p clamps with stainless steel p clamps needs to be replaced on some buses. model 2012 new jersey transit 31 lfw. *pe
Bulletin:: FSV-284
Component:: 062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:: Nabi: the controllers are shutting down due to engine cooling system fans failing and will replace modine gen i controller with modine gen 2 controller. *pe
Bulletin:: ITS6217
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Technical instruction for repair of chassis corrosion
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-248
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Technical instruction to inspect rear bulkhead seal.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-252_A
Component:: 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:: Technical instruction to replace exhaust cradle.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-255
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Technical instruction to replace exterior compartment access panel hinge assemblies.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-254
Component:: 162200 structure:body:bumpers
Summary:: Technical instruction to replace front bumper flat washers.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-257
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Technical instruction to reseal side body panels.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-258
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Technical instruction to inspect lower cove panels.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-259
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Technical instruction to inspect for thin or uncured primer.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-260
Component:: 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:: Technical instruction to inspect for underbody tube cavity protection.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-263
Component:: 010000 steering
Summary:: Technical instruction to modify steering column cosmetic cover.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-266
Component:: 070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:: Technical instruction to add isolation seal to cng fuel line cover assembly.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-132
Component:: 070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:: Technical instruction to install fuel economy (rels) update.
Bulletin:: SB-15-02-01
Component:: 106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:: Service bulletin - rear lower radius rod maintenance
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-123
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Technical instruction to retrofit charge air cooler closeout hardware
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-319
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Technical instruction to relocate emergency exit plaque.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-142
Component:: 091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Summary:: Technical instruction to install recovery tank.
Bulletin:: SB-13-03-01
Component:: 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:: Service bulletin - torque on center windshield divider.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-135_C
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Technical instruction to adjust ride height.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-308
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: Technical instruction to retrofit d4-vdl-01 data logger.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-138
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Technical instruction to conduct coolant pressure leak test.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-324
Component:: 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:: Technical instruction to reroute def coolant line.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-132
Component:: 070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:: Technical instruction to install fuel economy (rels) update.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-212
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Technical instruction for corrosion repair.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-214
Component:: 356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:: Technical instruction to remove kneeling sensor.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-191
Component:: 070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:: Technical instruction to install fuel tank flange adapter.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-225
Component:: 091000 fuel system, other:storage
Summary:: Technical instruction to replace cng front cap rubber seal.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-248
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Technical instruction to inspect rear bulkhead seal.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-252_A
Component:: 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:: Technical instruction to replace exhaust cradle.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-255
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Technical instruction to replace exterior compartment access panel hinge assemblies.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-256
Component:: 162200 structure:body:bumpers
Summary:: Technical instruction to replace front bumper flat washers.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-257
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Technical instruction to reseal side body panels.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-258
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Technical instruction to inspect lower cove panels.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-259
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Technical instruction to inspect for thin or uncured primer.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-260
Component:: 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:: Technical instruction to inspect for underbody tube cavity protection.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-221
Component:: 090000 fuel system, other
Summary:: Technical instruction to modify cng tank cradle bolt.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-231
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Technical instruction to remove plugs from drain holes in frame.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-242
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Technical instruction to replace interior coolant lines clamp.
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-243
Component:: 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:: Technical instruction to install def filler neck mounting bracket .

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