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NHTSARecalled Apr 19, 2016 · #16V223000

Rear Bus Doors May Open While in Motion

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XN35, 2014-2016 XD35, XD60, XDE40, 2015-2016 XD40, XDE60, 2014 XDE35, 2013-2015 XE40, 2013-2016 XN40, XN60, and 2014-2015 XT40, and XT60 transit buses. These buses have an Electric Transit Operator (ETO) controller that controls the bus door motor function which may have a software defect which can cause failure of the rear door guide roller linkage resulting in a bus' rear door opening unexpectedly while the bus is in motion. If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.

Product details

Product
Rear Bus Doors May Open While in Motion
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Model numbers
C40LFR, XN35, XD35, XD60, XDE40, XD40, XDE60, XDE35, XE40, XN40, XN60, XT40, XT60
UPCs

What you should do

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a firmware upgrade, and replace the roller bracket plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-005.

View the official CPSC notice