New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V132000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V132000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Includes 89 affected units, LI-ION ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

New flyer is recalling certain model year 2011 xde35 and model year 2010-2012 xde40 heavy duty transit buses. over time particulate debris can accumulate in the lithium-ion energy storage system (ess), and in conjunction with moisture, can breach the electrical isolation of the high voltage battery pack. a conductive path can be created if the electrical isolation is breached at both ends of the battery.

Corrective Action

New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install an electrical contactor and modify the li-ion ess, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 5, 2012. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-224-6706.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V132000
Manufacturer: New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-03-26T00:00:00
Subject: Li-ion energy storage system
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 89

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R12-005
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2011 xde35 and model year 2010-2012 xde40 heavy duty transit buses. over time particulate debris can accumulate in the lithium-ion energy storage system (ess), and in conjunction with moisture, can breach the electrical isolation of the high voltage battery pack. a conductive path can be created if the electrical isolation is breached at both ends of the battery.
Consequence Summary: If this condition occurs, unintentional discharge of the battery?s stored energy can result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install an electrical contactor and modify the li-ion ess, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 5, 2012. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-224-6706.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hcqw_926n_vmfr
NHTSA ID: 12V132000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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