Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V254000 Reported June 20, 2013

Hvac voltage fuse holder

Nabi Bus, Llc · Electrical System · 100 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V254000
Manufacturer Campaign
20135
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
100
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 20, 2013

Defect Summary

North american bus industries, inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40lfw and model year 2013 31lfw transit buses manufactured october 5, 2012, through may 15, 2013 and equipped with a rear mount sutrak electric hvac. the fuse holder inside the hvac may allow voltage spikes, which may damage electrical components.

Safety Consequence

Damage to electrical components may result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Nabi will notify the fleet owner of the affected buses and dealers will replace the cables and fuse holders for the hvac system, free of charge. the recall began on july 19, 2013. nabi's recall number is 20135. owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nabi Bus, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 13V254000 or campaign 20135.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V254000

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

What is recall 13V254000?

NHTSA recall 13V254000 was issued by Nabi Bus, Llc on June 20, 2013. It addresses: Hvac voltage fuse holder. The recall affects approximately 100 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nabi Bus, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V254000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20135. 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.