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2013 NEW FLYER XD60 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire · 1300060 · 2016-07-20

Vehicle

Make
NEW FLYER
Model
XD60
Year
2013
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Miles at failure
118,015

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

"U" BOLT THAT SECURES THE CHARGE AIR COOLER PIPE FOR THE ENGINE, RUBBED THROUGH THE 24 VOLTS DC POSITIVE CABLE INSULATION THAT CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, IGNITING THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT INTO FLAMES, WHILE THE BUS WAS PARKED BY THE FUEL ISLAND AFTER COMING OFF REVENUE SERVICE.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10886208
Machine
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