Pressure relief device may not vent pressure
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 15V485000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V485000?
NHTSA recall 15V485000 was issued by New Flyer Of America, Inc. on August 4, 2015. It addresses: Pressure relief device may not vent pressure. The recall affects approximately 70 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized New Flyer Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V485000 or the manufacturer campaign number R15-012. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.