Recall 20V462000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Report Date
20200806
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 XDE60, XDE40 and 2016 XDE35 transit buses equipped with specific Allison Transmission 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. Additionally, offloading passengers to transfer them to another bus can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners, and Allison Transmissions will remove and replace the two C1 and C2 pressure switches on each hybrid drive motor, and also inspect and correct for debris accumulation in the associated pressure switch plumbing, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R20-007.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 NEW FLYER XDE40
2015 NEW FLYER XDE60
2016 NEW FLYER XDE35
2016 NEW FLYER XDE40
2016 NEW FLYER XDE60

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