NHTSA recall 21V244000
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Inverter
New Flyer XE35 and 4 more
Reported Apr 7, 2021227 vehicles affectedNew Flyer of America, Inc.Maker’s number R21-005
The defect
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2021 XE40, 2019-2021 XE35, 2018-2021 XE60, 2016-2019 XHE40, and 2015 XHE60 vehicles. Firmware errors in the inverters may cause the electric drive system to shutdown.
The risk
A sudden loss of power increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will update firmware software, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R21-005.