NEW FLYER XD60 2013: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V487000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | XD60 | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-11-08 | 2013-10-17 | 2013-10-28 |
Production Dates: 2013-05-31 - 2013-09-05
Manufacturers Involved: New Flyer of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R13-023
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 119
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
New Flyer Industries Ltd. "New Flyer" is recalling certain model year 2013 XD40 buses manufactured May 24, 2013, through September 5, 2013; model year 2013 XN40 buses manufactured April 18, 2013, through September 11, 2013; model year 2013 XD60 buses manufactured May 31, 2013, through September 5, 2013; and model year 2013 XDE40 buses manufactured on May 17, 2013. The color coded air lines to the E-6 brake treadle valve may have been installed incorrectly. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
In the event of a loss of air supply pressure in the rear air reservoir, there would be a loss of service braking effect on both the front and rear axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will inspect, and correct the air line routing, as needed, free of charge. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-982-8400. New Flyer's recall number is R13-023.
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.
