NEW FLYER XHE40 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V244000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | XHE40 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-04-07 | 2021-04-08 |
Manufacturers Involved: New Flyer of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R21-005
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 227
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
New Flyer of America, Inc. "New Flyer" is recalling certain 2013-2021 XE40, 2019-2021 XE35, 2018-2021 XE60, 2016-2019 XHE40, and 2015 XHE60 vehicles. Firmware errors in the inverters may cause the electric drive system to shutdown.
A sudden loss of power increases the risk of a crash.
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will update firmware software, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R21-005.
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.safercar.gov.
