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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V485000

2014 Nabi 40lfw | 2015 Nabi 40lfw | 2014 Nabi 42brt — Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices

Published August 4, 2015 · Recall initiated: August 4, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V485000, published August 4, 2015. Recalling firm: New Flyer of America, Inc.; 2014 Nabi 40lfw | 2015 Nabi 40lfw | 2014 Nabi 42brt — Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
NABI
Model
40LFW
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Lot
2014 NABI 40LFW | 2015 NABI 40LFW | 2014 NABI 42BRT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Nabi 40lfw | 2015 Nabi 40lfw | 2014 Nabi 42brt — Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V485000 on August 4, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NABI. Model: 40LFW.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)