NEW FLYER XE40 2021: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V711000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | XE40 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-11-09 | 2023-10-20 | 2023-10-23 |
Manufacturers Involved: New Flyer of America, Inc.
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 188
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120
New Flyer of America, Inc. "New Flyer" is recalling certain 2021-2023 XD35, 2022-2023 XD40, XD60, XN35, XN60, 2022 XDE35, and 2021-2022 XE40 transit buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating "GAWR" and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating "GVWR" listed on the certification labels are incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
New Flyer will provide and/or install new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
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.nhtsa.gov.
