NEW FLYER XDE35 2017: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V615000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | XDE35 | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-09-25 | 2018-09-12 | 2018-09-18 |
Production Dates: 2017-03-28 - 2017-06-26
Manufacturers Involved: New Flyer of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R18-014
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 386
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
New Flyer of America Inc. "New Flyer" is recalling certain 2016-2018 New Flyer XDE60, XDE40, and 2017 XDE35 transit buses, equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
New Flyer will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-014.
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.
