2012–2013 New Flyer XN40 & 2012–2013 New Flyer XN60 + 5 more recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
New Flyer Industries is recalling certain model year 2012 XD35 and XD40, model year 2013 XD60, XDE40 and XDE60 and model year 2012-2013 XN40 and XN60 transit buses. In the affected buses, the push-to-start button switch may have a weak return spring, allowing the engine to start unexpectedly.
💥 The risk
If the engine starts without warning, there is an increased risk for injury to persons working on or near the engine.
🔧 The fix
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the switches free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2013. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's recall number is R13-014.
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
- 13V221000
- Manufacturer recall #
- R13-014
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Vehicles affected
- 188
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 19, 2013
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.