The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V678000·Announced 2016-09-20

New Flyer Recalls 2016 XN60 and XN40 Buses for CNG Defect

New Flyer is recalling 38 model year 2016 XN60 and XN40 transit buses because a pressure relief device may fracture, releasing high-pressure gas and increasing fire risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in the fuel system that poses a significant risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage reports/risks.

Plain-English summary

New Flyer Industries Ltd. is recalling certain model year 2016 New Flyer XN60 and XN40 Xcelsior transit buses. The affected vehicles were manufactured between June 22, 2016, and September 14, 2016, and are powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). A total of 38 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The recall is due to a defect in the CNG system where the pressure relief device (PRD) may fracture and separate. This failure allows for a high-pressure release of CNG. An unexpected release of CNG gas in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will install a new vent tubing system and replace the PRD free of charge. The recall began on September 28, 2016. Owners are advised to remove the vehicles from operation until the recall remedy can be applied. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEW FLYER XN60, XN40
Brand
NEW FLYER
Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
38

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • XN60
  • XN40

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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