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NEW Flyer 2013–2016 Electrical System recall

Recalled April 19, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16V223000 · NEW Flyer

Hazard
If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
Remedy
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.
Units
1,897 units

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.

What to do

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.

Product
NEW Flyer C40LFR · NEW Flyer XD35 · NEW Flyer XD40 · NEW Flyer XD60 · NEW Flyer XDE35 · NEW Flyer XDE40 · NEW Flyer XDE60 · NEW Flyer XE40 · NEW Flyer XN35 · NEW Flyer XN40 · NEW Flyer XN60 · NEW Flyer XT40 · NEW Flyer XT60
Manufacturer(s)
New Flyer of America, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →