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Vehicle recall 12V132000 · March 26, 2012

New Flyer XDE40 and XDE35

Over time particulate debris can accumulate in the lithium-ion energy storage system (ess), and in conjunction with moisture, can breach the electrical isolation of the high…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2011 XDE35 and model year 2010-2012 XDE40 heavy duty transit buses. Over time particulate debris can accumulate in the lithium-ion energy storage system (ess), and in conjunction with moisture, can breach the electrical isolation of the high voltage battery pack. A conductive path can be created if the electrical isolation is breached at both ends of the battery.
Consequence
If this condition occurs, unintentional discharge of the battery’s stored energy can result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install an electrical contactor and modify the li-ion ess, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 5, 2012. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-224-6706.
Notes
New flyer’s safety recall number is R12-005.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V132000
Reported to NHTSA
March 26, 2012
Filed by
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
Manufacturer campaign
R12-005
Owner notification
April 5, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
89
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Recall 12V132000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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