NHTSA Campaign 24V056000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Issued by New Flyer of America, Inc. · Reported Jan 31, 2024 · 337 vehicles affected
What's wrong
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2023 XE35, XE40, 2021-2024 XE60, and 2023-2024 XHE40 vehicles. One or more drain valves may not activate as intended, which could allow battery packs to 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
New Flyer will remove the rubber washer from the affected drain valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2024. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R24-02. This recall is in addition to NHTSA recall number 23V-083. Certain vehicles are affected by both recalls and will need to have both remedies performed.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | XE35 | 2021 | 337 |
| NEW FLYER | XE35 | 2022 | 337 |
| NEW FLYER | XE35 | 2023 | 337 |
| NEW FLYER | XE40 | 2021 | 337 |
| NEW FLYER | XE40 | 2022 | 337 |
| NEW FLYER | XE40 | 2023 | 337 |
| NEW FLYER | XE60 | 2021 | 337 |
| NEW FLYER | XE60 | 2022 | 337 |
| NEW FLYER | XE60 | 2023 | 337 |
| NEW FLYER | XE60 | 2024 | 337 |
| NEW FLYER | XHE40 | 2023 | 337 |
| NEW FLYER | XHE40 | 2024 | 337 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V056000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.