Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V444000 Reported September 12, 2012

Emergency release handles

Q: What is recall 12V444000?

NHTSA recall 12V444000 was issued by Nabi Bus, Llc on September 12, 2012. It addresses: Emergency release handles. The recall affects approximately 247 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 · 247 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V444000

Manufacturer Campaign

20124

Manufacturer

Nabi Bus, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

247

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 12, 2012

Defect Summary

North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2010 416 and 40lfw transit buses manufactured from january 1, 2010, through november 30, 2010. the emergency release handles on the emergency egress passenger windows may fail, causing the window release mechanism to operate improperly.

Safety Consequence

In the event of an emergency, the windows may fail to open and passengers may be delayed in exiting, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Nabi will inspect and replace the window release handles, free of charge. the safety recall began on november 9, 2012. owners may contact 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 12V444000 or campaign 20124.
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 12V444000

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

What is recall 12V444000?

NHTSA recall 12V444000 was issued by Nabi Bus, Llc on September 12, 2012. It addresses: Emergency release handles. The recall affects approximately 247 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 12V444000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20124. 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.