NHTSA Recall 13V131000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V131000; Date: Apr. 10, 2013
The overheating of the switch may lead to a fire or distract the driver and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Nabi 31LFW; 2008 Nabi 416; 2009 Nabi 416; 2010 Nabi 416; 2011 Nabi 416; 2012 Nabi 416; 2013 Nabi 416
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,179
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 25, 2013
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