The contact reporting a 2021 New Flyer Xcelsior. The contact stated that the CNG fuel tank prop rods located in a compartment on the roof of the transit bus caused damages to the fuel tanks from road vibrations. The contact was concerned that the failure might cause an injury or a fire. The contact stated that the failure was present on sixteen other buses within the fleet, and some of the tanks were sent to be repaired. The cause of the failures were not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failures.
- NHTSA ID
- 11764151
- Incident
- Sep 14, 2026