2013 NABI 40LFW Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 NABI 40LFW has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner reports focus mostly on defects related to brake system functionality, electrical issues within HVAC components, wheel integrity, fuel system safety, and driver seat anchorage concerns.
There are 9 recalls affecting this model, covering brake system performance, electrical and HVAC equipment, wheel safety, and multiple fuel system defects related to compressed natural gas storage. Most recalls address fire risk and safety hazards due to component failures or improper assembly.
Recalls- Service brakes. Recall 13V108000 affects 84 buses due to brake pedals that may not fully release after application. Sustained brake pressure can cause overheating and risk of fire. NABI will inspect and repair free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" advisory issued.
- HVAC electrical system. Recall 13V254000 involves 100 buses with rear mount Sutrak electric HVAC units. Fuse holders may allow voltage spikes, damaging electrical components and increasing fire risk. Dealers will replace cables and fuse holders free of charge. This recall combines two NHTSA entries under the same campaign number.
- Painted steel wheels. Recall 13V597000 covers 157 buses where excessive paint may loosen lug nuts during operation, risking wheel detachment and crash. NABI replaced affected wheels free of charge. No driving restrictions applied.
- CNG fuel system tank abrasion. Recall 14V517000 applies to 370 buses with CNG fuel tanks that may be abraded by adjacent Pressure Relief Devices. This abrasion can cause CNG leaks and fire risk. Dealers will install temporary protective covers with permanent repairs pending. Owners will be notified when permanent fixes are available.
- CNG top cover latch assembly. Recall 14V143000 targets 241 buses with bolts that may contact CNG fuel cylinders, risking damage and fuel leaks increasing fire hazard. Dealers will eliminate the interference free of charge.
- Driver seat anchorage. Recall 16V038000 affects 4848 buses with Recaro Ergo-M seats. Missing welds on J-Brackets may allow seatbelt anchorage to separate, risking injury to drivers in crashes. Inspections and replacement anchorage brackets are provided at no charge by New Flyer and Recaro.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs related to these safety defects or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state lemon law.
2013 NABI 40LFW Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
5800
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 NABI 40LFW
4848 vehicles affected
SEATS
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.
Risk: 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.
2013 NABI 40LFW
241 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 40LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, through March 17, 2014, 2013 35LFW transit buses manufactured October 21, 2013, through January 14, 2014, and 2013 31LFW transit buses manufactured February 10, 2013, through October 19, 2013, and equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems. In the subject vehicles, a bolt on the latch assembly that holds the CNG top covers closed may come into contact with the CNG fuel cylinder.
Risk: Bolt contact with the CNG cylinder may damage the CNG fuel cylinder, potentially causing a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
2013 NABI 40LFW
370 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 31LFW transit buses manufactured February 10, 2013, to March 10, 2014, and 2012-2014 40LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, to June 2, 2014, and equipped with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel systems manufactured by Agility Fuel Systems. The tanks for the CNG fuel system may be abraded by Pressure Relief Devices (PRDs) mounted adjacent to the tanks.
Risk: Contact between the PRD and the tank may result in a CNG leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
2013 NABI 40LFW
157 vehicles affected
WHEELS
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.
2013 NABI 40LFW
84 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES
North American Bus Industries Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40LFW transit buses manufactured November 10, 2012, through March 10, 2013, and equipped with adjustable brake and throttle pedals. The brake pedals may not fully release after the brakes are applied.
Risk: If pressure remains applied to the brakes, they may overheat while driving, which may result in a fire.
2013 NABI 40LFW
100 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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.
Risk: Damage to electrical components may result in a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.