NHTSA Campaign 23V083000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

Issued by New Flyer of America, Inc. · Reported Feb 15, 2023 · 219 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NEW FLYER XE35 2021 219
NEW FLYER XE35 2022 219
NEW FLYER XE40 2021 219
NEW FLYER XE40 2022 219
NEW FLYER XE40 2023 219
NEW FLYER XE60 2021 219
NEW FLYER XE60 2022 219

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V083000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.