NEW Flyer 2010–2012 Parking Brake recall
Recalled October 25, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12V518000 · NEW Flyer
Hazard
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 began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.
Units
1,041 units
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.
What to do
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.
Product
NEW Flyer C40LF · NEW Flyer C40LFR · NEW Flyer D35LFR · NEW Flyer D40LFR · NEW Flyer D60LFR · NEW Flyer XD35 · NEW Flyer XD40 · NEW Flyer XDE35 · NEW Flyer XDE40 · NEW Flyer XN40
Manufacturer(s)
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →