Recall 14V143000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Report Date

20140325

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect Description

NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 40LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, through March 17, 2014, 2013 35LFW transit buses manufactured October 21, 2013, through January 14, 2014, and 2013 31LFW transit buses manufactured February 10, 2013, through October 19, 2013, and equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems. In the subject vehicles, a bolt on the latch assembly that holds the CNG top covers closed may come into contact with the CNG fuel cylinder.

Safety Consequence

Bolt contact with the CNG cylinder may damage the CNG fuel cylinder, potentially causing a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

NABI Bus, LLC will notify owners, and dealers will eliminate the possible interference, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact NABI Bus at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's number for this recall is 20142.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2013	NABI	31LFW
2013	NABI	35LFW
2013	NABI	40LFW
2014	NABI	40LFW

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.