2015 NEW FLYER XT40 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 XT40 |
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| Manufacturer |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Manufactured between |
10/4/2014 - 12/18/2015 |
| 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 XT40 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2015 NEW FLYER XT40 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2015 NEW FLYER XT40 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
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