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Nabi BRT Recall 15V296: Engine oil can contact hot parts and cause a fire

NHTSA campaign 15V296, reported May 19, 2015, 1,809 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Excessive crankcase pressure can cause the 90-degree elbow of the engine's vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather. If this happens, engine oil may reach hot surfaces, which increases the risk of a fire.

The free remedy has two parts. Authorized dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow, and the engine's electronic control module will be reprogrammed with software that adjusts engine output during misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressure. The repairs are performed at no charge. For questions, contact NABI customer service at 1-256-241-1298 (NABI recall number 20152). Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V296NABI Bus, LLC
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem
NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 LFW and BRT transit buses and 2007-2013 CLFW transit buses. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Risk
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cummins will work with NABI to notify owners, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact NABI customer service at 1-256-241-1298. NABI's number for this recall is 20152.
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 BRT200720082009201020112012201320142015
Nabi Clfw2007200820092010201120122013
Nabi LFW200720082009201020112012201320142015