Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: thermal management: fluid/coolant
- Component
- Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: thermal management: fluid/coolant
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 219
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-02-15
- Owners notified
- 2023-05-03
Defect description
New Flyer of America, Inc. (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.
Safety risk
The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.