Thermal management: fluid/coolantRecall 23V-083 · New Flyer vehicles
New Flyer of America, Inc. recall 23V-083 covers 219 New Flyer vehicles for a thermal management: fluid/coolant problem, reported to NHTSA on February 15, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q3) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V083000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XE35, 2021-2023 XE40, and 2021-2022 XE60 electric buses. One or more battery packs may accumulate liquid in the battery pack enclosure.
The risk
The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
If liquid accumulation is found, the bus should not be operated, and should be parked outside and away from structures until repaired. Dealers will add four holes and automatic activating drain valves to each battery pack enclosure, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R23-002.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.