2011 NEW FLYER XD40 RECALL - #12V518000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 NEW FLYER XD40 |
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| Manufacturer |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/26/2012 |
| Influenced by |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/13/2012 |
| # Affected |
1,041 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
New Flyer's campaign recall number is R12-031. 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.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2011 NEW FLYER XD40 Recall for SEATS
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