NEW FLYER XE40 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V083000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | XE40 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-05-03 | 2023-02-15 | 2023-02-16 |
Manufacturers Involved: New Flyer of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R23-002
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 219
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
New Flyer of America, Inc. "New Flyer" is recalling certain 2021-2022 XE35, 2021-2023 XE40, and 2021-2022 XE60 electric buses. One or more battery packs may accumulate liquid in the battery pack enclosure.
The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
If liquid accumulation is found, the bus should not be operated, and should be parked outside and away from structures until repaired. Dealers will add four holes and automatic activating drain valves to each battery pack enclosure, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R23-002.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
