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NHTSA : 12V518000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Defect 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.

Consequence / Hazard

If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles16

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.