Defect Description For Recall
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Nabi 42Brt Transit Buses Manufactured From December 19, 2014, Through June 6, 2015, And 2014-2015 Nabi 40Lfw Transit Buses Manufactured From September 11, 2014, Through June 3, 2015. The Affected Buses Are Powered With Compressed Natural Gas (Cng) And Are Equipped With Pressure Relief Devices (Prd) That May Not FunCTIon As Designed, Failing To Vent A Buildup Of Pressure, Such As Could Occur If The Cng Tank Was Exposed To Fire.
Make Of Vehicle
NABI
Model Of Vehicle
40LFW
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
15V485000
Component Description
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Pressure Relief Devices
Effect Of Defect
If The Prd Does Not Activate In The Event Of A Build Up Of Pressure, The Cng Tank May Explode, Increasing The Risk Of Fire And Injury.
Fix Defect
New Flyer Has Notified Owners, And Agility, Supplier Of The Cng System, Will Replace The Prds, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 17, 2015. Owners May Contact New Flyer Customer Service At 1-204-224-1251. New Flyer’S Number For This Recall Is R15-012.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
20140911
End Of Manufacture
20150603
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
70
Date Owners Notified
20150817
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150804
Make Campaign Number
R15-012