NEW FLYER XE60 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V056000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | XE60 | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-01 |
Manufacturers Involved: New Flyer of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R24-02
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 337
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
New Flyer of America, Inc. "New Flyer" is recalling certain 2021-2023 XE35, XE40, 2021-2024 XE60, and 2023-2024 XHE40 vehicles. One or more drain valves may not activate as intended, which could allow battery packs to 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.
New Flyer will remove the rubber washer from the affected drain valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2024. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R24-02. This recall is in addition to NHTSA recall number 23V-083. Certain vehicles are affected by both recalls and will need to have both remedies performed.
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.
