11 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
Posted on: 2021-04-08
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
Posted on: 2021-04-08
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
Posted on: 2021-04-08
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
Posted on: 2021-04-08
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
New flyer of america, inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2022 xe35, 2021-2023 xe40, and 2021-2022 xe60 electric buses. One or more battery packs may accumulate liquid in the battery pack enclosure.
Consequence
The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development. As an interim action, owners will be provided instructions to inspect the battery packs prior to use. If liquid accumulation is found, the bus should not be operated, and should be parked outside and away from structures until repaired. Interim notification letters were mailed february 24, 2023. A second letter will be mailed once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New flyer's number for this recall is r23-002.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
New flyer of america, inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2022 xe35, 2021-2023 xe40, and 2021-2022 xe60 electric buses. One or more battery packs may accumulate liquid in the battery pack enclosure.
Consequence
The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
If liquid accumulation is found, the bus should not be operated, and should be parked outside and away from structures until repaired. Dealers will add four holes and automatic activating drain valves to each battery pack enclosure, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 3, 2023. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New flyer's number for this recall is r23-002.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Posted on: 2023-02-16
Description
New flyer of america, inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2022 xe35, 2021-2023 xe40, and 2021-2022 xe60 electric buses. One or more battery packs may accumulate liquid in the battery pack enclosure.
Consequence
The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
If liquid accumulation is found, the bus should not be operated, and should be parked outside and away from structures until repaired. Dealers will add four holes and automatic activating drain valves to each battery pack enclosure, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 3, 2023. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New flyer's number for this recall is r23-002.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #8 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 2023-12-27
Description
New flyer of america, inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2023 xe35, xe40 and 2023 xe60 battery electric transit buses. Due to a software error, unintended acceleration may occur during certain conditions.
Consequence
Unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
New flyer will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed february 14, 2024. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947. New flyer's number for this recall is r23-023.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Posted on: 2024-02-01
Description
New flyer of america, inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2023 xe35, xe40, 2021-2024 xe60, and 2023-2024 xhe40 vehicles. One or more drain valves may not activate as intended, which could allow battery packs to accumulate liquid in the battery pack enclosure.
Consequence
The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
New flyer will remove the rubber washer from the affected drain valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 14, 2024. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New flyer's number for this recall is r24-02. This recall is in addition to nhtsa recall number 23v-083. Certain vehicles are affected by both recalls and will need to have both remedies performed.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Posted on: 2024-02-01
Description
New flyer of america, inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2023 xe35, xe40, 2021-2024 xe60, and 2023-2024 xhe40 vehicles. One or more drain valves may not activate as intended, which could allow battery packs to accumulate liquid in the battery pack enclosure.
Consequence
The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
New flyer will remove the rubber washer from the affected drain valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 14, 2024. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New flyer's number for this recall is r24-02. This recall is in addition to nhtsa recall number 23v-083. Certain vehicles are affected by both recalls and will need to have both remedies performed.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #11 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 2023-12-27
Description
New flyer of america, inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2023 xe35, xe40 and 2023 xe60 battery electric transit buses. Due to a software error, unintended acceleration may occur during certain conditions.
Consequence
Unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
New flyer will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 13, 2024. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947. New flyer's number for this recall is r23-023.
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.nhtsa.gov.