NHTSA recall 12V132000
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
New Flyer XDE35 and 1 more
The defect
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.
The risk
If this condition occurs, unintentional discharge of the batterys stored energy can result, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
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.