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NHTSARecalled Apr 10, 2013 · #13V131000

Defroster Switch may Overheat

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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 overheating of the switch may lead to a fire or distract the driver and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Product details

Product
Defroster Switch may Overheat
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
NABI Bus, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice