ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Published April 19, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 19, 2016
What's the hazard
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XN35, 2014-2016 XD35, XD60, XDE40, 2015-2016 XD40, XDE60, 2014 XDE35, 2013-2015 XE40, 2013-2016 XN40, XN60, and 2014-2015 XT40, and XT60 transit buses. These buses have an Electric Transit Operator (ETO) controller that controls the bus door motor function which may have a software defect which can cause failure of the rear door guide roller linkage resulting in a bus' rear door opening unexpectedly while the bus is in motion.
What to do
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a firmware upgrade, and replace the roller bracket plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-005.
Recall details
- Brand
- NEW FLYER
- Model
- XDE60
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2015 NEW FLYER XDE60 | 2014 NEW FLYER XT40 | 2015 NEW FLYER XT40 | 2014 NEW FLYER XT60 | 2015 NEW FLYER XDE40 | 2015 NEW FLYER XD40 | 2013 NEW FLYER XN40 | 2013 NEW FLYER XN60 | 2013 NEW FLYER C40LFR | 2013 NEW FLYER XN35 | 2014 NEW FLYER XD60 | 2014 NEW FLYER XDE40 | 2013 NEW FLYER XE40 | 2014 NEW FLYER XN40
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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