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Nabi 31LFW Recall 13V254: Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers; Equipment

NHTSA campaign 13V254, reported June 20, 2013, 100 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V254North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; EQUIPMENT
Problem
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.
Remedy
NABI will notify the fleet owner of the affected buses and dealers will replace the cables and fuse holders for the HVAC system, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. NABI's recall number is 20135. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296.
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.

Affected vehicles

Nabi 31LFW2013
Nabi 40LFW20122013