NHTSA Recall 06V359000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V359000; Date: Sep. 19, 2006
The shorted inductor may cause the battery equalizer to smoke or burn, possibly resulting in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Nabi 40LFW; 2001 Nabi 40LFW
Component: Electrical System:battery
Manufactured by: North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 404
Recall Summary:
On certain city transit buses equipped with sure power series 1 battery equalizers, these equalizers used an inductor with the coils protected by insulation. Over time, the inductor insulation may degrade creating an electrical short within the equalizer.
How to Fix:
Nabi, along with sure power, will inspect and replace the battery equalizer free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2006. Owners may contact nabi at 1-888-424-5844, extension 7900.
Recall Notes:
Nabi recall no. 20062. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 25, 2006
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