Recall 13V457000: 2007–2009 Blue Bird L4RE, 2005–2011 Nabi BRT, 2005–2011 Nabi Clfw +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 19, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 4,061
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2011 LFW, CLFW, BRT, 2007-2009 Blue Bird L4RE, and 2000-2009 Optima Opus transit buses equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
The risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
NABI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on January 27, 2014. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's recall number is 20136.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2007 Blue Bird L4RE
- 2008 Blue Bird L4RE
- 2009 Blue Bird L4RE
- 2005 Nabi BRT
- 2006 Nabi BRT
- 2007 Nabi BRT
- 2008 Nabi BRT
- 2009 Nabi BRT
- 2010 Nabi BRT
- 2011 Nabi BRT
- 2005 Nabi Clfw
- 2006 Nabi Clfw
- 2007 Nabi Clfw
- 2008 Nabi Clfw
- 2009 Nabi Clfw
- 2010 Nabi Clfw
- 2011 Nabi Clfw
- 2005 Nabi LFW
- 2006 Nabi LFW
- 2007 Nabi LFW
- 2008 Nabi LFW
- 2009 Nabi LFW
- 2010 Nabi LFW
- 2011 Nabi LFW
- 2005 Optima Opus
- 2006 Optima Opus
- 2007 Optima Opus
- 2008 Optima Opus
- 2009 Optima Opus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V457000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20136
- Manufacturer
- North American Bus Industries, Inc.
- Components
- Electrical system (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology