New Flyer XE35, XE60 +2 more: Electrical system — fluid/coolant

Affects New Flyer XE35, XE60, XHE40, XE40 · 2021–2024 — about 337 vehicles.

The hazard

The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

New Flyer will remove the rubber washer from the affected drain valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2024. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R24-02. This recall is in addition to NHTSA recall number 23V-083. Certain vehicles are affected by both recalls and will need to have both remedies performed.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational