Report Date
Oct 25, 2012
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Affected Vehicles
16
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NEW FLYER | XD35 |
| 2010 | NEW FLYER | XDE35 |
| 2010 | NEW FLYER | XDE40 |
| 2011 | NEW FLYER | C40LF |
| 2011 | NEW FLYER | C40LFR |
| 2011 | NEW FLYER | D35LFR |
| 2011 | NEW FLYER | D40LFR |
| 2011 | NEW FLYER | D60LFR |
| 2011 | NEW FLYER | XD35 |
| 2011 | NEW FLYER | XD40 |
| 2011 | NEW FLYER | XDE35 |
| 2011 | NEW FLYER | XDE40 |
| 2011 | NEW FLYER | XN40 |
| 2012 | NEW FLYER | D40LFR |
| 2012 | NEW FLYER | XDE40 |
| 2012 | NEW FLYER | XN40 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.