New Flyer XE35, XE40, XE60 and others: Inverter

Date

April 7, 2021

Filed by

New Flyer of America, Inc.

Vehicles

New Flyer XE35 (2019, 2020, 2021); New Flyer XE40 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021); New Flyer XE60 (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021); New Flyer XHE40 (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019); New Flyer XHE60 (2015)

Component

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Inverter

Description of the defect

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2021 XE40, 2019-2021 XE35, 2018-2021 XE60, 2016-2019 XHE40, and 2015 XHE60 vehicles. Firmware errors in the inverters may cause the electric drive system to shutdown.

Potentially affected

227

What can happen

A sudden loss of power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will update firmware software, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R21-005.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

April 19, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

R21-005

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

ELFA2 DC4-650WM Inverter · A5E02503560; ELFA2 DV4-650WH Inverter with 1VPM · A5E31725667

Recall number

21V244000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.