New Flyer · United States · Crit
New Flyer XDE40, XDE35: Electrical system — traction battery
Affects New Flyer XDE40, XDE35 · 2010–2012 — about 89 vehicles.
The hazard
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE OF THE BATTERYS STORED ENERGY CAN RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational