New Flyer XE35, XE40, XE60 and others: Fluid/coolant

Date

Jan. 31, 2024

Filed by

New Flyer of America, Inc.

Vehicles

New Flyer XE35 (2021, 2022, 2023); New Flyer XE40 (2021, 2022, 2023); New Flyer XE60 (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); New Flyer XHE40 (2023, 2024)

Component

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Thermal Management › Fluid/Coolant

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

337

What can happen

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

March 14, 2024

Manufacturer campaign number

R24-02

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

ASSY-DRAIN CARTRIDGE REWORKED · ESS drain valve assembly · 1050112; ASSY-DRAIN CARTRIDGE · ESS drain valve assembly · 1044209

Recall number

24V056000

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Related recalls

• Related recall: New Flyer XE35, XE40, XE60: Fluid/coolant (Feb. 15, 2023)

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