Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
C40LFR
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
16V223000
Component Description
Electrical System:Software
Effect Of Defect
If The Rear Bus Door Opens Unexpectedly While The Bus Is In Motion, There Is An Increased Risk Of Injury For The Passengers.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
20130927
End Of Manufacture
20131210
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1897
Date Owners Notified
20160504
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160419
Make Campaign Number
R16-005