Cng fuel tank abrasion may result in leak
Defect Summary
Nabi bus, llc (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 40lfw transit buses manufactured october 5, 2012, through march 17, 2014, 2013 35lfw transit buses manufactured october 21, 2013, through january 14, 2014, and 2013 31lfw transit buses manufactured february 10, 2013, through october 19, 2013, and equipped with compressed natural gas (cng) fuel systems. in the subject vehicles, a bolt on the latch assembly that holds the cng top covers closed may come into contact with the cng fuel cylinder.
Safety Consequence
Bolt contact with the cng cylinder may damage the cng fuel cylinder, potentially causing a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Nabi bus, llc will notify owners, and dealers will eliminate the possible interference, free of charge. the recall began in may 2014. owners may contact nabi bus at 1-256-831-4296. nabi's number for this recall is 20142.
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FAQ: Recall 14V143000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V143000?
NHTSA recall 14V143000 was issued by Nabi Bus, Llc on March 25, 2014. It addresses: Cng fuel tank abrasion may result in leak. The recall affects approximately 241 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Nabi Bus, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V143000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20142. 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.