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NHTSARecalled 2015-06-01

New Flyer of America, Inc. — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Is my product affected?

2013 NEW FLYER XN40; 2013 NEW FLYER XN60; 2013 NEW FLYER C40LFR; 2013 NEW FLYER XN35; 2014 NEW FLYER XD60; 2014 NEW FLYER XDE40; 2013 NEW FLYER XE40; 2014 NEW FLYER XN40; 2013 NEW FLYER XDE35; 2014 NEW FLYER XD35; 2015 NEW FLYER XD60; 2014 NEW FLYER XDE35; 2015 NEW FLYER XDE60; 2014 NEW FLYER XT40; 2015 NEW FLYER XT40; 2014 NEW FLYER XT60

  • Brand NEW FLYER

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

New Flyer is recalling certain transit buses from model years 2013-2015, including the C40LFR, XE40, XN35, XN60, XD35, XDE40, XT60, XD60, XT40, XDE35, XN40, and XDE60. These buses have door controller assemblies with a software defect that may cause the rear passenger doors to open unexpectedly when the bus accelerates from a stopped position, creating an increased risk of injury to passengers.

To address this issue, New Flyer will notify bus owners, and authorized dealers will update the Door Controller Assembly software at no charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners of affected buses should contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706 and reference recall number R15-006.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

If the rear bus door opens while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.

What should I do?

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will update the Door Controller Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R15-006.

Details from the source

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XE40, XN35, and XN60, 2014 XD35, XDE40, and XT60, 2014-2015 XD60, and XT40, 2013-2014 XDE35, and XN40, and 2015 XDE60 transit buses. These vehicles have door controller assemblies that may have a software defect which can cause the rear passenger doors to open, without warning, when the bus accelerates from a stopped position.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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