2013 NABI 45CLFW Recall

Campaign:: 13V247000 on 06/12/2013
Component:: Service brakes, air
Manufactured:: 10/31/2008 - 06/06/2013
Affected:: 515
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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.

2013 NABI 45CLFW TSBs (5)

Bulletin:: SB-13-04-02
Component:: 022000 suspension:rear
Summary:: Nabi: information regarding clarification for torque of two upper radius rods, connected to rear suspension axle housing. models 45c-lfw. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:: FSV-245NABI:
Component:: 071120 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Summary:: Nabi: surge tanks used, on some buses, with two different mounts, at time of production, to secure tanks to top of radiator; to install on old compo bus, latest surge tank, with minor modifications are required. model la 45clfw, 95000, 21
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-135
Component:: 021000 suspension:front
Summary:: Nabi: information provided regarding inspection of height for air bag ride and any required adjustment to maintain ride height. *pe
Bulletin:: SB-15-02-01
Component:: 106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:: Service bulletin - rear lower radius rod maintenance
Bulletin:: L3-FSV-135_C
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Technical instruction to adjust ride height.