16V03800001/26/2016
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.
Model years in this history: 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
Consequence and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
14V58700009/23/2014
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."
Model years in this history: 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Consequence and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
13V13100004/10/2013
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.
Model years in this history: 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Consequence and remedy
Consequence
The overheating of the switch may lead to a fire or distract the driver and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
12V44400009/12/2012
North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2010 416 and 40LFW transit buses manufactured from January 1, 2010, through November 30, 2010. The emergency release handles on the emergency egress passenger windows may fail, causing the window release mechanism to operate improperly.
Model years in this history: 2010
Consequence and remedy
Consequence
In the event of an emergency, the windows may fail to open and passengers may be delayed in exiting, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
NABI will inspect and replace the window release handles, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 9, 2012. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296.
12V11800003/22/2012
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.
Model years in this history: 2012, 2011
Consequence and remedy
Consequence
A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
NABI WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING MARCH 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NABI AT 1-256-831-4296.
11V44400008/30/2011
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 416 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISL DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.
Model years in this history: 2011, 2010
Consequence and remedy
Consequence
IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
Remedy
NABI IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000 OR NABI AT 1-256-831-4296.
10V01100001/14/2010
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 416 STANDARD MODEL FLOOR CITY TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 30, 2008, AND DECEMBER 18, 2009. THE MOUNTING PLATE THAT HOLDS THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY WELDED.
Model years in this history: 2009
Consequence and remedy
Consequence
AN INSUFFICIENT WELD COULD LEAD TO A SEPARATION OR PARTIAL SEPARATION OF THE PLATE AND CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOOSE PROPER STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
NABI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NABI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-256-831-4296 EXT. 1308.
09V49500012/29/2009
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2002, AND SEPTEMBER 15, 2009, AND EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
Model years in this history: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Consequence and remedy
Consequence
THE CORROSION COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
NABI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LUMINATOR WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE LUMINATOR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR NABI AT 1-256-831-4296.
09V40400010/15/2009
NABI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2009 416 MODEL STANDARD FLOOR CITY TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2001 THROUGH OCTOBER 5, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE LIFTS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A LOGIC BOARD ASSEMBLY FOR THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT CONTROL BOX, P/NOS. 373-0226 AND 373-0265. THE OUTBOARD RAMP BARRIER COULD FOLD IN TOWARD A LIFT PASSENGER POSSIBLY PINCHING THE PASSENGER'S FEET.
Model years in this history: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Consequence and remedy
Consequence
THE LIFT PASSENGER COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Remedy
NABI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY LIFT-U FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LIFT-U AT 1-209-838-2400 OR NABI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-424-5844 OR 1-256-831-4296 EXT. 1307.
07V17200004/20/2007
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON TO WEDGE THEIR FEET UNDER THE SOLID BAR BARRIER LINKAGE.
Model years in this history: 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
Consequence and remedy
Consequence
WHILE SITTING IN A WHEEL CHAIR, A PERSON WITH NO SHOES WHO DOES NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR FEET COULD TWIST THEIR FEET AND GET THEM FORCED UNDER THE LINKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY.
Remedy
LIFT-U IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E-093). OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LIFT-U AT 209-838-2400 OR NABI AT 256-831-4296.
