NHTSA Recall 12V444000

Vehicles:  North American Bus 416, North American Bus 40LFW

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 	12V444000
	
Vehicle Make / Model: 	    	Model Year(s):
     NABI / 40LFW 	    	2010
     NABI / 416 	    	2010
Manufacturer: NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. 	Mfr's Report Date: SEP 12, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V444000 	NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 165
Summary:
North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2010 416 and 40LFW transit buses manufactured from January 1, 2010, through July 31, 2010. The emergency release handles on the emergency egress passenger windows may fail, causing the window release mechanism to operate improperly.
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 is expected to begin as early as September 2012. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296.
Notes:
NABI's recall campaign number is 20124. Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.