NHTSA Recall 13V597000
Filed by NABI Bus, LLC. Component: Wheels. Reported 2013-11-29. An estimated 157 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
If the lug nuts loosen during operation, the wheel could detach from the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.