2012 NABI 416 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 NABI 416 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle recalls rather than direct complaints. There are no reported owner complaints regarding operational or mechanical problems.
The NHTSA has issued five recalls affecting various systems on the 2012 NABI 416. These recalls involve steering components, electrical systems, adaptive/mobility equipment, automatic transmission, and seating safety.
Recalls- Steering gear box pitman shaft. NHTSA recall number 12V118000 affects 137 vehicles. A loose connection in the joint between the steering pitman arm and drag link may separate over time. This defect risks loss of steering control which could cause a crash. NABI will inspect and repair the joint free of charge.
- Electrical system defroster switch. Recall 13V131000 covers 1179 vehicles with a rotary defroster switch that may overheat and melt the dash. Overheating can lead to fire or driver distraction, increasing crash risk. NABI will install relays to reduce current flow at no cost to owners.
- Adaptive/mobility equipment transmission interlock. Recall 14V587000 affecting 1338 vehicles involves missing transmission interlocks that prevent wheelchair lifts or ramps from moving unless the transmission is in neutral. This defect raises the risk of unexpected vehicle movement and injury. Dealers will install new programming free of charge.
- Automatic transmission interlock. This recall shares NHTSA number 14V587000 with the adaptive/mobility equipment recall and affects the same 1338 vehicles for the same defect and remedy.
- Seats with missing welds on J-brackets. Recall 16V038000 affects 4848 vehicles equipped with Recaro Ergo-M bus driver seats. Missing welds may cause the seatbelt anchorage to separate, risking driver restraint failure in a crash. Owners will be notified to inspect seats and replace anchorage brackets free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated recalls involving safety defects or unresolved repair issues may want to explore their rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney can provide guidance on potential remedies.
2012 NABI 416 Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
7502
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 NABI 416
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.
2012 NABI 416
1338 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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."
Risk: 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.
2012 NABI 416
1179 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Risk: The overheating of the switch may lead to a fire or distract the driver and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
2012 NABI 416
137 vehicles affected
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 416 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 29, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 19, 2012. THE VEHICLES HAVE A LOOSE CONNECTION IN THE JOINT BETWEEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING DRAG LINK. THE JOINT MAY SEPARATE OVER TIME RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Risk: A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Complaints
No complaints found.