Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V457000 Reported September 19, 2013

Battery equalizers/dc-dc converters-possible fire

Nabi Bus, Llc · N/A · 4,061 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V457000
Manufacturer Campaign
20136
Manufacturer
Nabi Bus, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
4,061
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 19, 2013
Completion Rate
82.22

Defect Summary

North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2000-2011 lfw, clfw, brt, 2007-2009 blue bird l4re, and 2000-2009 optima opus transit buses equipped with sure power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

Safety Consequence

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers, free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on january 27, 2014. owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296. Nabi's recall number is 20136.

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 13V457000 or campaign 20136.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V457000

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

What is recall 13V457000?

NHTSA recall 13V457000 was issued by Nabi Bus, Llc on September 19, 2013. It addresses: Battery equalizers/dc-dc converters-possible fire. The recall affects approximately 4,061 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 13V457000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20136. 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.