NEW FLYER C40LFR 2011: PARKING BRAKE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V518000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | C40LFR | 2011 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-11-13 | 2012-10-25 | 2012-10-26 |
Manufacturers Involved: New Flyer of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R12-031
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1041
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
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.
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.
