New England Frontrunner Bus (New England) – Relay Failure (2022)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 NEW ENGLAND WHEELS FRONTRUNNER
Brand
NEW ENGLAND WHEELS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
New England Wheels is recalling certain 2021 NEW ENGLAND WHEELS FRONTRUNNER vehicles due to electrical system:wiring:relays/solenoids issues. Failure of the Programmable Relay Power Center (PRC) increases the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Frontrunner buses. The Programmable Relay Power Center (PRC) modules may fail.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Failure of the Programmable Relay Power Center (PRC) increases the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will install a fused wire jumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 20, 2022. Owners may contact New England's customer service at 1-800-886-9247.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026