NHTSA Recall 23V083000: Fluid/coolant (electrical system)
New Flyer of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 219 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the New Flyer XE35.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V083000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R23-002 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY › THERMAL MANAGEMENT › FLUID/COOLANT |
| Report received | February 15, 2023 |
| Owner notification | May 3, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V083000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Flyer XE35 | 2021, 2022 |
| New Flyer XE40 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| New Flyer XE60 | 2021, 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.