NHTSA Recall 13V221000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V221000; Date: May. 28, 2013
If the engine starts without warning, there is an increased risk for injury to persons working on or near the engine.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 New Flyer XD35; 2012 New Flyer XD40; 2013 New Flyer XD60; 2013 New Flyer XDE40; 2013 New Flyer XDE60; 2012 New Flyer XN40; 2013 New Flyer XN40; 2012 New Flyer XN60; 2013 New Flyer XN60
Component: Electrical System:ignition:switch
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Affected Units:: 188
Recall Summary:
New flyer industries is recalling certain model year 2012 xd35 and xd40, model year 2013 xd60, xde40 and xde60 and model year 2012-2013 xn40 and xn60 transit buses. In the affected buses, the push-to-start button switch may have a weak return spring, allowing the engine to start unexpectedly.
How to Fix:
New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the switches free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2013. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New flyer's recall number is r13-014.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 19, 2013
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