Recall 13V131000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report Date
20130410
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
7 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NABI | 416 |
| 2009 | NABI | 416 |
| 2010 | NABI | 416 |
| 2011 | NABI | 416 |
| 2012 | NABI | 31LFW |
| 2012 | NABI | 416 |
| 2013 | NABI | 416 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.