Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V495000 Reported December 29, 2009

Horizon led side destination sign/possible fire

Q: What is recall 09V495000?

NHTSA recall 09V495000 was issued by Nabi Bus, Llc on December 29, 2009. It addresses: Horizon led side destination sign/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 2,370 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Nabi Bus, Llc · N/A · 2,370 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09V495000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Nabi Bus, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,370

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 29, 2009

Defect Summary

North american bus industries, inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between january 1, 2002, and september 15, 2009, and equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. the connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.

Safety Consequence

The corrosion could cause an electrical short that could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Nabi will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or nabi at 1-256-831-4296.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Nabi Bus, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 09V495000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 09V495000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V495000?

NHTSA recall 09V495000 was issued by Nabi Bus, Llc on December 29, 2009. It addresses: Horizon led side destination sign/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 2,370 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nabi Bus, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V495000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.