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New England Wheels Frontrunner Recall 22V241: Power Relay Module Can Fail, Creating Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 22V241, reported April 13, 2022, 101 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2021-2022 Frontrunner buses may have a Programmable Relay Power Center (PRC) module that can fail. A failed PRC increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

If you own an affected bus, a dealer will install a fused wire jumper harness at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 20, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact New England Wheels customer service at 1-800-886-9247.

You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is affected and whether the repair is still outstanding.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V241New England Wheels
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
Problem
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Frontrunner buses. The Programmable Relay Power Center (PRC) modules may fail.
Risk
Failure of the Programmable Relay Power Center (PRC) increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused wire jumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 20, 2022. Owners may contact New England's customer service at 1-800-886-9247.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

New England Wheels Frontrunner20212022