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2016 New Flyer XN40 and New Flyer XN60 recall: fuel system, other

New Flyer Industries Ltd. reported this safety recall on September 20, 2016. It covers about 38 vehicles.

vehicles affected
38
reported
Sep 20, 2016
owners notified
Sep 28, 2016

Fuel system, other

What is wrong
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2016 New Flyer XN60 and XN40 Xcelsior transit buses manufactured June 22, 2016, to September 14, 2016, powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The pressure relief device (PRD) of the CNG system may fracture and separate, allowing a high pressure release of CNG.
Risk
An unexpected release of CNG gas in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will install new a vent tubing system and replace the PRD, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-026. Note: Owners are advised to remove the vehicles from operation until the recall remedy can be applied.

Recall number 16V678000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V678000

Is there a recall on the 2016 New Flyer XN40 and New Flyer XN60 fuel system, other?

Yes. Recall 16V678000, reported on September 20, 2016, covers about 38 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V678000?

New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will install new a vent tubing system and replace the PRD, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-026. Note: Owners are advised to remove the vehicles from operation until the recall remedy can be applied.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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