- The problem
- New Flyer Industries, Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 New Flyer MD30, 2012 C35LFR, 2010-2011 D35LFR, NABI 35LFW, 2011 D40LFR, 2010-2012 D60LFR and NABI 31LFW, 2010 C40LF, DE35LF, D40LF, DE40LFA, DE60LFA, GE35LFR and GE40LF, 2009 DE60LF and GE40LFR, 2010-2013 C40LFR, DE60LFR, NABI 416 and NABI 60BRT, 2010-2015 XD35, XDE40, NABI 40LFW and 42BRT, 2011-2015 XD40 and XN40, 2013-2015 XD60, XDE60 and XN35, 2010-2014 XDE35, 2013 XE40, 2012-2015 XN60, equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
- The risk
- If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- The fix
- New Flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. Recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706, or Recaro customer service at 1-800-873-2276. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-001.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Nabi 40LFW Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Nabi 40LFW have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in January 2016 for the seats.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 40LFW year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Nabi 40LFW recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 31LFW transit buses manufactured February 10, 2013, to March 10, 2014, and 2012-2014 40LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, to June 2, 2014, and equipped with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel systems manufactured by Agility Fuel Systems. The tanks for the CNG fuel system may be abraded by Pressure Relief Devices (PRDs) mounted adjacent to the tanks.
- The risk
- Contact between the PRD and the tank may result in a CNG leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- NABI will notify owners, and dealers will install a temporary flexible cover over the PRD. A permanent improvement is still under development by Agility. Owners will receive a second notification when the permanent remedy becomes available. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact NABI customer service at 1-256-241-1298. NABI's number for this recall is 20145.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Damage to electrical components may result in a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- North American Bus Industries Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40LFW transit buses manufactured November 10, 2012, through March 10, 2013, and equipped with adjustable brake and throttle pedals. The brake pedals may not fully release after the brakes are applied.
- The risk
- If pressure remains applied to the brakes, they may overheat while driving, which may result in a fire.
- The fix
- NABI will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. NABI's recall campaign number is 20132. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296.
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Does the 2012 Nabi 40LFW have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2012 Nabi 40LFW: seats (January 2016); pressure relief devices (August 2014); fuses and circuit breakers (June 2013); service brakes (March 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 Nabi 40LFW had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Nabi 40LFW a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Nabi 40LFW year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2012 Nabi 40LFW has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data