NEW FLYER XN60 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V678000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | XN60 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-20 | 2016-09-20 |
Production Dates: 2016-06-22 - 2016-09-14
Manufacturers Involved: New Flyer of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R16-026
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 38
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
New Flyer Industries Ltd. "New Flyer" is recalling certain model year 2016 New Flyer XN60 and XN40 Xcelsior transit buses manufactured June 22, 2016, to September 14, 2016, powered by compressed natural gas "CNG". The pressure relief device "PRD" of the CNG system may fracture and separate, allowing a high pressure release of CNG.
An unexpected release of CNG gas in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will install new a vent tubing system and replace the PRD, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-026. Note: Owners are advised to remove the vehicles from operation until the recall remedy can be applied.
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.
