NEW FLYER XN40 2020: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V722000

Make Model Year
NEW FLYER XN40 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-12-09 2023-10-26 2023-10-26

Manufacturers Involved: New Flyer of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R23-20

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2351

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

New Flyer of America, Inc. "New Flyer" is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.

Consequence

A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect, and if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947. New Flyer's number for this recall is R23-20.

Notes

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.