NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
New Flyer of America, Inc. - Liquid in Battery Packs May Cause Fire
Published: January 31, 2024Recall ID: 24V056000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Liquid in Battery Packs May Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Liquid in Battery Packs May Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 24V056000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V056000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 94.05 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | R24-02 |
| Potentially affected | 337 |
| Report received date | 2024-01-31T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |