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

makesAndModels

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

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V485000
Report Received Date: 2015-08-04T00:00:00
Subject: Pressure relief device may not vent pressure
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 70

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R15-012
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: If the prd does not activate in the event of a build up of pressure, the cng tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and injury.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 15V485000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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