The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V365000·Announced 2021-05-18

New Flyer Recalls Buses Due to Fuel Rail Leak Fire Risk

New Flyer is recalling certain 2016-2021 XD and XDE series buses because a fuel rail leak could cause a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk from fuel leak) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

New Flyer of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2021 XD35, XD40, XD60, XDE35, XDE40, and XDE60 vehicles. The recall involves approximately 3,600 units. The defect involves the sealing washer, which may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

New Flyer will inspect the rail threads and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. 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 XD35, XD60, XD40, XDE60
Brand
NEW FLYER
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
3,600

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 (6)

  • XD35
  • XD60
  • XD40
  • XDE60
  • XDE40
  • XDE35

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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