Recall 15V485000: 2014–2015 Nabi 40LFW, 2014 Nabi 42BRT
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 4, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 70
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014 NABI 42BRT transit buses manufactured from December 19, 2014, through June 6, 2015, and 2014-2015 NABI 40LFW transit buses manufactured from September 11, 2014, through June 3, 2015. The affected buses are powered with compressed natural gas (CNG) and are equipped with pressure relief devices (PRD) that may not function as designed, failing to vent a buildup of pressure, such as could occur if the CNG tank was exposed to fire.
The risk
If the PRD does not activate in the event of a build up of pressure, the CNG tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and injury.
The fix
New Flyer has notified owners, and Agility, supplier of the CNG system, will replace the PRDs, free of charge. The recall began on August 17, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-1251. New Flyer's number for this recall is R15-012.
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
- 2014 Nabi 40LFW
- 2015 Nabi 40LFW
- 2014 Nabi 42BRT
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V485000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R15-012
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Owner letters
- Aug 17, 2015
- Components
- Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
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