2016 NEW FLYER XN60 RECALL - #16V678000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 NEW FLYER XN60 |
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| Manufacturer |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Manufactured between |
6/22/2016 - 9/14/2016 |
| Recalled on |
9/20/2016 |
| Influenced by |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/28/2016 |
| # Affected |
38 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
An unexpected release of CNG gas in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2016 NEW FLYER XN60 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2016 NEW FLYER XN60 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
2016 NEW FLYER XN60 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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