2010–2012 New Flyer XDE40 & 2011–2012 New Flyer D40LFR + 8 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 transit buses, models C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, and XN40. Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven.
💥 The risk
If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
🔧 The fix
New Flyer will notify the owners and the affected brake chambers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V518000
- Manufacturer recall #
- R12-031
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,041
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 13, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- New Flyer's campaign recall number is R12-031. 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.