NEW FLYER XDE60 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V532000

Make Model Year
NEW FLYER XDE60 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-09-15 2014-09-04 2014-09-04

Production Dates: 2013-12-11 - 2014-06-06

Manufacturers Involved: New Flyer of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R14-019

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 731

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

New Flyer Industries Ltd. "New Flyer" is recalling certain model year 2013 XD35, XDE35, XE40, and 2013-2014 XD40, XD60, XDE40, XDE60, XN35, XN40, and XN60 transit buses. During installation, the Brake Pedal Mounting Plate may have been clamped between the Brake Pedal Assembly and the Brake Valve Actuator "BVA" resulting in a misalignment and binding of the internal piston in the BVA.

Consequence

The binding of the piston may result in increased resistance while applying the brakes and the potential for brake drag once the brake pedal is released. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners and will replace the brake pedal mounting plate and the Brake Valve Actuator "BVA", free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876. New Flyer's number for this recall is R14-019.

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.