Recall 16V678000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Report Date

20160920

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2016	NEW FLYER	XN40
2016	NEW FLYER	XN60

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.