NABI Bus – Defroster Switch may Overheat

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.


Report Received Date 04/10/2013
NHTSA ID 13V131000
Consequence Summary 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.
Recall Code 20133
Potentially Affected 1179
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V131000)

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