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 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Posted on: 2016-09-20
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Posted on: 2016-09-20
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Posted on: 2016-09-20
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2017-09-01
Description
New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 md30, 2016 md35, 2017 xd35, xd60, xde35, xde40, xde60, xn35 and 2016-2017 xd40 and xn40 transit buses, equipped with certain recaro commercial bus driver seats (models ergo r, ergo d, am71, am72 and am80). The seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
Consequence
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
New flyer has notified owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began september 15, 2017. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New flyers' number for this recall is r17-017.
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 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2017-09-01
Description
New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 md30, 2016 md35, 2017 xd35, xd60, xde35, xde40, xde60, xn35 and 2016-2017 xd40 and xn40 transit buses, equipped with certain recaro commercial bus driver seats (models ergo r, ergo d, am71, am72 and am80). The seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
Consequence
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
New flyer has notified owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began september 15, 2017. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New flyers' number for this recall is r17-017.
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.