Vehicle recall 16V678000 · September 20, 2016
New Flyer XN40 and XN60
The pressure relief device (PRD) of the CNG system may fracture and separate, allowing a high pressure release of CNG.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
Do not drive affected vehicles until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An unexpected release of CNG gas in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V678000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 20, 2016
- Filed by
- New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Manufacturer campaign
- R16-026
- Owner notification
- September 28, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 38
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, other
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- New Flyer XN40 (2016): 2016
- New Flyer XN60 (2016): 2016
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