Vehicle Make / Model: NEW FLYER / C35LFR NEW FLYER / C40LF NEW FLYER / C40LFR NEW FLYER / D35LFR NEW FLYER / D40LFR NEW FLYER / DE35LFR NEW FLYER / DE40LFR NEW FLYER / DE60LFR NEW FLYER / XD35 NEW FLYER / XD40 NEW FLYER / XDE35 NEW FLYER / XDE40 NEW FLYER / XN40 NEW FLYER / XN60 |
Model Year(s): 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011-2012 2011 2011 2011-2012 2010-2011 2011 2010-2011 2010-2012 2011-2012 2011 |
Manufacturer: New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Report Receipt Date: OCT 25, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V518000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,494
Summary:
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 transit buses, models C35LFR, C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE35LFR, DE40LFR, DE60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, XN40, and XN60. Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven.
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 will begin mid-November 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.
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