Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V131000 Reported April 10, 2013

Defroster switch may overheat

Q: What is recall 13V131000?

NHTSA recall 13V131000 was issued by Nabi Bus, Llc on April 10, 2013. It addresses: Defroster switch may overheat. The recall affects approximately 1,179 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 · 1,179 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V131000

Manufacturer Campaign

20133

Manufacturer

Nabi Bus, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,179

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 10, 2013

Defect Summary

North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 416 and model year 2012 31lfw transit buses manufactured october 30, 2008, through april 3, 2013 and equipped with a four-position rotary defroster switch with ring terminals. the defroster switch may overheat and melt the dash.

Safety Consequence

The overheating of the switch may lead to a fire or distract the driver and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Nabi will notify owners and will install relays to reduce the current flow. this will be done free of charge. owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296. nabi's campaign number is 20133.

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 13V131000 or campaign 20133.
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 13V131000

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

What is recall 13V131000?

NHTSA recall 13V131000 was issued by Nabi Bus, Llc on April 10, 2013. It addresses: Defroster switch may overheat. The recall affects approximately 1,179 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 13V131000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20133. 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.