Recall 12V444000: North american bus industries, inc.

Report received

Sep 12, 2012

Manufacturer

North american bus industries, inc.

Potentially affected

247vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2010 416 and 40LFW transit buses manufactured from January 1, 2010, through November 30, 2010. The emergency release handles on the emergency egress passenger windows may fail, causing the window release mechanism to operate improperly.

Possible consequence

In the event of an emergency, the windows may fail to open and passengers may be delayed in exiting, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

NABI will inspect and replace the window release handles, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 9, 2012. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296.