BYD K11 M 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V521000

Make Model Year
BYD K11 M 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-10-11 2018-08-07 2018-08-13

Production Dates: 2016-01-01 - 2017-11-30

Manufacturers Involved: BYD Coach & Bus

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BYD Coach & Bus "BYD" is recalling certain 2016-2017 K11M hybrid electric transit buses, equipped with ZF Axles that have radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.

Consequence

Breakage of the guide pin can cause a loss of braking ability or a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BYD will notify owners, and dealers will install a bushing kit and reinstall the brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact BYD customer service at 1-661-940-3250.

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.