Recall 18V615000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Report Date
20180912
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 New Flyer XDE60, XDE40, and 2017 XDE35 transit buses, equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.

Safety Consequence

A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-014.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 NEW FLYER XDE40
2016 NEW FLYER XDE60
2017 NEW FLYER XDE35
2017 NEW FLYER XDE40
2017 NEW FLYER XDE60
2018 NEW FLYER XDE40
2018 NEW FLYER XDE60

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