2010 New Flyer Xde40 | 2011 New Flyer Xde35 | 2011 New Flyer Xde40 | 2012 New Flyer Xde40 — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Published March 27, 2012 · Recall initiated: March 26, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V132000, published March 27, 2012 and initiated March 26, 2012. Recalling firm: New Flyer of America, Inc.; 2010 New Flyer Xde40 | 2011 New Flyer Xde35 | 2011 New Flyer Xde40 | 2012 New Flyer Xde40 — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery.
What's the hazard
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 XDE35 AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 XDE40 HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES. OVER TIME PARTICULATE DEBRIS CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE LITHIUM-ION ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (ESS), AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH MOISTURE, CAN BREACH THE ELECTRICAL ISOLATION OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY PACK. A CONDUCTIVE PATH CAN BE CREATED IF THE ELECTRICAL ISOLATION IS BREACHED AT BOTH ENDS OF THE BATTERY.
What to do
NEW FLYER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL CONTACTOR AND MODIFY THE LI-ION ESS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-224-6706.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NEW FLYER
- Model
- XDE40
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2010 NEW FLYER XDE40 | 2011 NEW FLYER XDE35 | 2011 NEW FLYER XDE40 | 2012 NEW FLYER XDE40
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 New Flyer Xde40 | 2011 New Flyer Xde35 | 2011 New Flyer Xde40 | 2012 New Flyer Xde40 — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V132000 on March 27, 2012. Reported hazard: NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 XDE35 AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 XDE40 HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES. OVER TIME PARTICULATE DEBRIS CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE LITHIUM-ION ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (ESS), AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH MOISTURE, CAN BREACH THE ELECTRICAL ISOLATION OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY PACK. A CONDUCTIVE PATH CAN BE CREATED IF THE ELECTRICAL ISOLATION IS BREACHED AT BOTH ENDS OF THE BATTERY.
What should I do if I have this product?
NEW FLYER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL CONTACTOR AND MODIFY THE LI-ION ESS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-224-6706.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NEW FLYER. Model: XDE40.