NEW FLYER XN60 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

An unexpected release of CNG gas in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

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.