CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Problem
- New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2016 New Flyer XN60 and XN40 Xcelsior transit buses manufactured June 22, 2016, to September 14, 2016, powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The pressure relief device (PRD) of the CNG system may fracture and separate, allowing a high pressure release of CNG.
- Risk
- An unexpected release of CNG gas in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will install new a vent tubing system and replace the PRD, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-026. Note: Owners are advised to remove the vehicles from operation until the recall remedy can be applied.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The pressure relief device on the compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system may fracture and separate. This can cause a sudden, high-pressure release of CNG.
If the released gas meets an ignition source, it can start a fire. Owners are advised to remove the bus from operation until the recall remedy has been applied.
The repair is free. Dealers will install a new vent tubing system and replace the pressure relief device at no charge. You can also contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706 for more information, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| New Flyer XN40 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| New Flyer XN60 | 2016 |