Recall 14V532000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Report Date
20140904
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Affected Vehicles
17 models

Defect Description

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 XD35, XDE35, XE40, and 2013-2014 XD40, XD60, XDE40, XDE60, XN35, XN40, and XN60 transit buses. During installation, the Brake Pedal Mounting Plate may have been clamped between the Brake Pedal Assembly and the Brake Valve Actuator (BVA) resulting in a misalignment and binding of the internal piston in the BVA.

Safety Consequence

The binding of the piston may result in increased resistance while applying the brakes and the potential for brake drag once the brake pedal is released. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners and will replace the brake pedal mounting plate and the Brake Valve Actuator (BVA), free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876. New Flyer's number for this recall is R14-019.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 NEW FLYER XD35
2013 NEW FLYER XD40
2013 NEW FLYER XD60
2013 NEW FLYER XDE35
2013 NEW FLYER XDE40
2013 NEW FLYER XDE60
2013 NEW FLYER XE40
2013 NEW FLYER XN35
2013 NEW FLYER XN40
2013 NEW FLYER XN60
2014 NEW FLYER XD40
2014 NEW FLYER XD60
2014 NEW FLYER XDE40
2014 NEW FLYER XDE60
2014 NEW FLYER XN35
2014 NEW FLYER XN40
2014 NEW FLYER XN60

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.