NHTSA Recall 13V487000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V487000; Date: Oct. 17, 2013
In the event of a loss of air supply pressure in the rear air reservoir, there would be a loss of service braking effect on both the front and rear axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 New Flyer XD40; 2013 New Flyer XD60; 2013 New Flyer XDE40; 2013 New Flyer XN40
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Affected Units:: 119
Recall Summary:
New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 xd40 buses manufactured may 24, 2013, through September 5, 2013; model year 2013 xn40 buses manufactured April 18, 2013, through September 11, 2013; model year 2013 xd60 buses manufactured may 31, 2013, through September 5, 2013; and model year 2013 xde40 buses manufactured on may 17, 2013. The color coded air lines to the e-6 brake treadle valve may have been installed incorrectly. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems. "
How to Fix:
New flyer has notified owners, and dealers will inspect, and correct the air line routing, as needed, free of charge. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400. New flyer's recall number is r13-023.
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: Nov 8, 2013
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