NEW FLYER XHE40 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

A sudden loss of power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.