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NHTSARecalled Jan 31, 2024 · #24V056000

Liquid in Battery Packs May Cause Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Liquid in Battery Packs May Cause Fire
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice