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NEW Flyer 2013–2014 Service Brakes, Air recall

Recalled September 4, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14V532000 · NEW Flyer

Hazard
The binding of the piston may result in increased resistance while applying the brakes and the potential for brake drag once the brake pedal is released. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners and will replace the brake pedal mounting plate and the Brake Valve Actuator (BVA), free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876. New Flyer's number for this recall is R14-019.
Units
731 units

Description

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 XD35, XDE35, XE40, and 2013-2014 XD40, XD60, XDE40, XDE60, XN35, XN40, and XN60 transit buses. During installation, the Brake Pedal Mounting Plate may have been clamped between the Brake Pedal Assembly and the Brake Valve Actuator (BVA) resulting in a misalignment and binding of the internal piston in the BVA.

What to do

New Flyer will notify owners and will replace the brake pedal mounting plate and the Brake Valve Actuator (BVA), free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876. New Flyer's number for this recall is R14-019.

Product
NEW Flyer XD35 · NEW Flyer XD40 · NEW Flyer XD60 · NEW Flyer XDE35 · NEW Flyer XDE40 · NEW Flyer XDE60 · NEW Flyer XE40 · NEW Flyer XN35 · NEW Flyer XN40 · NEW Flyer XN60
Manufacturer(s)
New Flyer of America, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →