The defect
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2023 XE35, XE40, 2021-2024 XE60, and 2023-2024 XHE40 vehicles. One or more drain valves may not activate as intended, which could allow battery packs to accumulate liquid in the battery pack enclosure.
The risk
The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
New Flyer will remove the rubber washer from the affected drain valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2024. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R24-02. This recall is in addition to NHTSA recall number 23V-083. Certain vehicles are affected by both recalls and will need to have both remedies performed.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| NEW Flyer XE35 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| NEW Flyer XE40 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| NEW Flyer XE60 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| NEW Flyer XHE40 | 2023, 2024 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW Flyer XE35 | 2021 | 0 | 9 |
| NEW Flyer XE35 | 2022 | 0 | 8 |
| NEW Flyer XE35 | 2023 | 0 | 8 |
| NEW Flyer XE40 | 2021 | 0 | 11 |
| NEW Flyer XE40 | 2022 | 0 | 13 |
| NEW Flyer XE40 | 2023 | 0 | 8 |
| NEW Flyer XE60 | 2021 | 0 | 8 |
| NEW Flyer XE60 | 2022 | 0 | 7 |
| NEW Flyer XE60 | 2023 | 0 | 7 |
| NEW Flyer XE60 | 2024 | 0 | 6 |
| NEW Flyer XHE40 | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| NEW Flyer XHE40 | 2024 | 0 | 5 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2024
178 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the electrical system; New Flyer of America, Inc. filed 22 campaigns in all.
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| 24V942000 19 Dec 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 24V940000 18 Dec 2024 | Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. |
| 24V932000 16 Dec 2024 | Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. |
| 24V930000 13 Dec 2024 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024