2015 NEW FLYER XE40 RECALL - #16V223000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : SOFTWARE
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XN35, 2014-2016 XD35, XD60, XDE40, 2015-2016 XD40, XDE60, 2014 XDE35, 2013-2015 XE40, 2013-2016 XN40, XN60, and 2014-2015 XT40, and XT60 transit buses. These buses have an Electric Transit Operator (ETO) controller that controls the bus door motor function which may have a software defect which can cause failure of the rear door guide roller linkage resulting in a bus' rear door opening unexpectedly while the bus is in motion.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 NEW FLYER XE40 |
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| Manufacturer |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Manufactured between |
6/9/2014 - 1/6/2016 |
| Recalled on |
4/19/2016 |
| Influenced by |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/4/2016 |
| # Affected |
1,897 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
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| Description |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XN35, 2014-2016 XD35, XD60, XDE40, 2015-2016 XD40, XDE60, 2014 XDE35, 2013-2015 XE40, 2013-2016 XN40, XN60, and 2014-2015 XT40, and XT60 transit buses. These buses have an Electric Transit Operator (ETO) controller that controls the bus door motor function which may have a software defect which can cause failure of the rear door guide roller linkage resulting in a bus' rear door opening unexpectedly while the bus is in motion. |
| Consequences |
If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers. |
| Corrective action |
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a firmware upgrade, and replace the roller bracket plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-005. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2015 NEW FLYER XE40 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, PROPULSION SYSTEM, INVERTER
2015 NEW FLYER XE40 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, PROPULSION SYSTEM, INVERTER
2015 NEW FLYER XE40 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2015 NEW FLYER XE40 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
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