NHTSA Recall 23V083000
Filed by New Flyer of America, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2023-02-15. An estimated 219 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.