Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V011000 Reported January 11, 2013

Cracks may cause steering gear to separate

Q: What is recall 13V011000?

NHTSA recall 13V011000 was issued by Nabi Bus, Llc on January 11, 2013. It addresses: Cracks may cause steering gear to separate. The recall affects approximately 53 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 · 53 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V011000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Nabi Bus, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 11, 2013

Defect Summary

North american bus industries inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 blue bird l4re transit buses manufactured july 1, 2007, through october 31, 2009. the buses may have a defective steering gear attachment. cracks may develop in the bracket that secures the power steering gear to the bus frame or the bus frame may crack around the bolts that attach the steering gear bracket to the frame.

Safety Consequence

If left unchecked, the cracks may propagate and cause partial separation of the steering gear from the bus frame. This would cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began during march 2013. 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 13V011000 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 13V011000

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

What is recall 13V011000?

NHTSA recall 13V011000 was issued by Nabi Bus, Llc on January 11, 2013. It addresses: Cracks may cause steering gear to separate. The recall affects approximately 53 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 13V011000 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.