NHTSA Recall 12V132000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V132000; Date: Mar. 26, 2012
If this condition occurs, unintentional discharge of the battery�s stored energy can result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 New Flyer XDE35; 2010 New Flyer XDE40; 2011 New Flyer XDE40; 2012 New Flyer XDE40
Component: Electrical System: Battery: Propulsion System
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd
Affected Units:: 89
Recall Summary:
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2011 xde35 and model year 2010-2012 xde40 heavy duty transit buses. Over time particulate debris can accumulate in the lithium-ion energy storage system (ess), and in conjunction with moisture, can breach the electrical isolation of the high voltage battery pack. A conductive path can be created if the electrical isolation is breached at both ends of the battery.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
New flyer�s safety recall number is r12-005. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration�s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 5, 2012
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