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NHTSARecalled Sep 20, 2016 · #16V678000

Pressure Relief Device may Fracture

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect, Do not drive

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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. An unexpected release of CNG gas in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Pressure Relief Device may Fracture
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Model numbers
2016 New, XN60, XN40
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice