6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2016-04-19
Description
New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 c40lfr, xn35, 2014-2016 xd35, xd60, xde40, 2015-2016 xd40, xde60, 2014 xde35, 2013-2015 xe40, 2013-2016 xn40, xn60, and 2014-2015 xt40, and xt60 transit buses. These buses have an electric transit operator (eto) controller that controls the bus door motor function which may have a software defect which can cause failure of the rear door guide roller linkage resulting in a bus' rear door opening unexpectedly while the bus is in motion.
Consequence
If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
Corrective Action
New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a firmware upgrade, and replace the roller bracket plates, free of charge. The recall began on may 4, 2016. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New flyer's number for this recall is r16-005.
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.
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 2018-03-09
Description
New flyer of america inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 xde40 and xde60 and 2017 xde35 heavy duty urban transit buses. The plastic end-caps of the drive shaft slip yoke may crack and fail.
Consequence
Failure of the drive shaft end-caps would result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft slip yoke, replacing any drive shaft that has plastic end-caps on the slip yoke, free of charge. The recall began on march 22, 2018. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New flyer's number for this recall is r18-002.
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.
DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2020-08-07
Description
New flyer of america inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 xde60, xde40 and 2016 xde35 transit buses equipped with specific allison transmission drive units. The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
Consequence
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, offloading passengers to transfer them to another bus can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
New flyer will notify owners, and allison transmissions will remove and replace the two c1 and c2 pressure switches on each hybrid drive motor, and also inspect and correct for debris accumulation in the associated pressure switch plumbing, free of charge. The recall began august 17, 2020. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New flyer's number for this recall is r20-007.
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.
DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-19
Description
New flyer of america, inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2017-2021 xd40, xd35, 2016-2021 xd60, 2017 xde35, 2016-2020 xde40, xde60 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
New flyer will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 28, 2021. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New flyer's number for this recall is r21-008.
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.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-19
Description
New flyer of america, inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2017-2021 xd40, xd35, 2016-2021 xd60, 2017 xde35, 2016-2020 xde40, xde60 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
New flyer will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 28, 2021. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New flyer's number for this recall is r21-008.
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.
DEFECT #6 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-19
Description
New flyer of america, inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2017-2021 xd40, xd35, 2016-2021 xd60, 2017 xde35, 2016-2020 xde40, xde60 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
New flyer will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 28, 2021. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New flyer's number for this recall is r21-008.
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.