Recall 23V083000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT Defect in 2021-2023 NEW FLYER XE40
RECALL This recall affects up to 219 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V083000 |
| Manufacturer | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 219 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Related Recalls for NEW FLYER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V542000 | 2017 NEW FLYER XCELSIOR | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT | 2,354 | |
| 25V566000 | 2023 NEW FLYER XE35 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 1,170 | |
| 25V053000 | 2023 NEW FLYER XDE60 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 210 | |
| 24V056000 | 2023 NEW FLYER XE35 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT | 337 | |
| 23V898000 | 2023 NEW FLYER XE35 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 211 | |
| 23V897000 | 2023 NEW FLYER XE60 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 246 | |
| 23V722000 | 2020 NEW FLYER XN40 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 2,351 | |
| 23V711000 | 2021 NEW FLYER XE40 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 188 | |
| 23V243000 | 2023 NEW FLYER XDE60 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 30 | |
| 22V943000 | 2018 NEW FLYER XE40 | STEERING:COLUMN | 746 |