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NEW Flyer 2021–2023 Electrical System recall

Recalled February 15, 2023 · NHTSA recall 23V083000 · NEW Flyer

Hazard
The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Units
219 units

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.

What to 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.

Product
NEW Flyer XE35 · NEW Flyer XE40 · NEW Flyer XE60
Manufacturer(s)
New Flyer of America, Inc.

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