New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V485000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V485000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014 nabi 42brt transit buses manufactured from december 19, 2014, through june 6, 2015, and 2014-2015 nabi 40lfw transit buses manufactured from september 11, 2014, through june 3, 2015 Includes 70 affected units, Pressure Relief Device may not Vent Pressure, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014 nabi 42brt transit buses manufactured from december 19, 2014, through june 6, 2015, and 2014-2015 nabi 40lfw transit buses manufactured from september 11, 2014, through june 3, 2015
Defect Summary
New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014 nabi 42brt transit buses manufactured from december 19, 2014, through june 6, 2015, and 2014-2015 nabi 40lfw transit buses manufactured from september 11, 2014, through june 3, 2015. the affected buses are powered with compressed natural gas (cng) and are equipped with pressure relief devices (prd) that may not function as designed, failing to vent a buildup of pressure, such as could occur if the cng tank was exposed to fire.
Corrective Action
New flyer has notified owners, and agility, supplier of the cng system, will replace the prds, free of charge. the recall began on august 17, 2015. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-1251. new flyer's number for this recall is r15-012.