NHTSA Campaign 13V597000

WHEELS

Issued by North American Bus Industries, Inc. · Reported Nov 29, 2013 · 157 vehicles affected

What's wrong

NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2013 40LFW and 31LFW transit buses equipped with painted steel wheels. Due to excessive paint on the wheels, the wheel lug nuts may loosen during operation.

Consequence

If the lug nuts loosen during operation, the wheel could detach from the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

NABI has notified the fleet owner of these buses and has replaced the affected painted steel wheels, free of charge. The recall began in August 2013. Customers may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's number for this recall is 20137.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NABI 31LFW 2013 157
NABI 40LFW 2013 157

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V597000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.