Recall 23V711000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Defect in 2021-2023 NEW FLYER XE40
RECALL This recall affects up to 188 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V711000 |
| Manufacturer | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 188 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2023 XD35, 2022-2023 XD40, XD60, XN35, XN60, 2022 XDE35, and 2021-2022 XE40 transit buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the certification labels are incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
Safety Consequence
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
New Flyer will provide and/or install new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
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 | |
| 23V083000 | 2023 NEW FLYER XE40 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT | 219 | |
| 23V243000 | 2023 NEW FLYER XDE60 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 30 | |
| 22V943000 | 2018 NEW FLYER XE40 | STEERING:COLUMN | 746 |