2013 Nabi 45clfw problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Air 2013-06-13 · campaign 13V247000 · 515 vehicles
Defect: North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2003-2013 45CLFW and 2013 40CLFW transit buses manufactured November 1, 2008, through June 7, 2013. The air brake pedal mounting may become loose during application of the brake pedal.
Risk: If the brake pedal comes loose during use, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes as expected and required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: NABI will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2013. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-241-1298. NABI's recall number is 20134.
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train:axle Assembly 2015-04-30 · SB-15-02-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - rear lower radius rod maintenance
Structure 2015-02-28 · L3-FSV-135_C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical instruction to adjust ride height.
Suspension:rear 2015-02-02 · L3-FSV-135 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nabi: information provided regarding inspection of height for air bag ride and any required adjustment to maintain ride height. *pe
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting 2014-03-04 · FSV-245NABI: · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nabi: surge tanks used, on some buses, with two different mounts, at time of production, to secure tanks to top of radiator; to install on old compo bus, latest surge tank, with minor modifications are required. model la 45clfw, 95000, 218000, 269000. *pe
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2013-04-30 · SB-13-04-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nabi: information regarding clarification for torque of two upper radius rods, connected to rear suspension axle housing. models 45c-lfw. no model years listed. *pe
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.