Recall
New Flyer Xhe40 — 21V244000
NHTSA ID
21V244000
Make
New Flyer
Model
Xhe40
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2021-04-07
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
Units Affected
227
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R21-005
Summary
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.
Consequence
A sudden loss of power increases the risk of a crash.
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.