- The problem
- NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012 31LFW transit buses manufactured April 28, 2012, to December 16, 2012, and 2008-2013 416 transit buses manufactured October 30, 2008, to February 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may not be equipped with a transmission interlock that prevents the wheelchair lift or ramp from being moved from the stowed position unless the transmission is in neutral. As such, the buses fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems for Motor Vehicles."
- The risk
- If the wheelchair lift or ramp can be removed from the stowed position while the transmission is not in neutral, if the service brakes fail to hold the bus, the bus may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to the wheelchair lift or ramp user.
- The fix
- NABI will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical program that prevents the lift or ramp from being moved from the stowed position unless the transmission is in neutral, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact NABI customer service at 1-256-241-1298. NABI's number for this recall is 20146.
Vehicle safety record
2009 Nabi 416 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2009 Nabi 416 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in September 2014 for the equipment adaptive / mobility.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 416 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2009 Nabi 416 recalls 5
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
- 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.
- The risk
- The overheating of the switch may lead to a fire or distract the driver and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- North american bus industries, inc. (Nabi) is recalling certain model year 2009 416 standard model floor city transit buses manufactured between october 30, 2008, and december 18, 2009. The mounting plate that holds the steering gear assembly may not have been sufficiently welded.
- The risk
- An insufficient weld could lead to a separation or partial separation of the plate and cause the driver to loose proper steering control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
- The fix
- Nabi will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on january 26, 2010. Owners may contact nabi customer service at 1-256-831-4296 ext. 1308.
- The problem
- North american bus industries, inc. (Nabi) is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between january 1, 2002, and september 15, 2009, and equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
- The risk
- The corrosion could cause an electrical short that could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Nabi will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
- The problem
- Nabi is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2009 416 model standard floor city transit buses manufactured from january 2001 through october 5, 2009, equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts. The lifts are equipped with a logic board assembly for the wheelchair lift control box, p/nos. 373-0226 And 373-0265. The outboard ramp barrier could fold in toward a lift passenger possibly pinching the passenger's feet.
- The risk
- THE LIFT PASSENGER COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
- The fix
- Nabi will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by lift-u free of charge. The safety recall began on october 23, 2009. Owners may contact lift-u at 1-209-838-2400 or nabi customer service at 1-888-424-5844 or 1-256-831-4296 ext. 1307.
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Does the 2009 Nabi 416 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2009 Nabi 416: equipment adaptive / mobility (September 2014); electrical system (April 2013); steering (January 2010); equipment (December 2009) and more. 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 2009 Nabi 416 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2009 Nabi 416 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 20 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Nabi 416 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 2009 Nabi 416 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