NEW FLYER XN40 2011: PARKING BRAKE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V518000

Make Model Year
NEW FLYER XN40 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-11-13 2012-10-25 2012-10-26

Production Dates: 2011-12-01 - 2011-12-31

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.