New Flyer of America (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XE35, 2021-2023 XE40, and 2021-2022 XE60 electric buses. One or more battery packs may accumulate liquid in the battery pack enclosure.
New Flyer of America – Liquid in Battery Packs May Cause Fire
| Report Received Date | 02/15/2023 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V083000 |
| Consequence Summary | The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | If liquid accumulation is found, the bus should not be operated, and should be parked outside and away from structures until repaired. Dealers will add four holes and automatic activating drain valves to each battery pack enclosure, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R23-002. |
| Recall Code | R23-002 |
| Potentially Affected | 219 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V083000) |
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