New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V678000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V678000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2016 new flyer xn60 and xn40 xcelsior transit buses manufactured june 22, 2016, to september 14, 2016, powered by compressed natural gas (cng) Includes 38 affected units, Pressure Relief Device may Fracture, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2016 new flyer xn60 and xn40 xcelsior transit buses manufactured june 22, 2016, to september 14, 2016, powered by compressed natural gas (cng)

Defect Summary

New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2016 new flyer xn60 and xn40 xcelsior transit buses manufactured june 22, 2016, to september 14, 2016, powered by compressed natural gas (cng). the pressure relief device (prd) of the cng system may fracture and separate, allowing a high pressure release of cng.

Corrective Action

New flyer has notified owners, and dealers will install new a vent tubing system and replace the prd, free of charge. the recall began september 28, 2016. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyer's number for this recall is r16-026. note: owners are advised to remove the vehicles from operation until the recall remedy can be applied.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V678000
Manufacturer: New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-09-20T00:00:00
Subject: Pressure relief device may fracture
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 38

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R16-026
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2016 new flyer xn60 and xn40 xcelsior transit buses manufactured june 22, 2016, to september 14, 2016, powered by compressed natural gas (cng). the pressure relief device (prd) of the cng system may fracture and separate, allowing a high pressure release of cng.
Consequence Summary: An unexpected release of cng gas in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: New flyer has notified owners, and dealers will install new a vent tubing system and replace the prd, free of charge. the recall began september 28, 2016. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyer's number for this recall is r16-026. note: owners are advised to remove the vehicles from operation until the recall remedy can be applied.

Safety Information

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

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