NHTSA Recall 14V532000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V532000; Date: Sep. 4, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 New Flyer XD35; 2013 New Flyer XD40; 2014 New Flyer XD40; 2013 New Flyer XD60; 2014 New Flyer XD60; 2013 New Flyer XDE35; 2013 New Flyer XDE40; 2014 New Flyer XDE40; 2013 New Flyer XDE60; 2014 New Flyer XDE60; 2013 New Flyer XE40; 2013 New Flyer XN35; 2014 New Flyer XN35; 2013 New Flyer XN40; 2014 New Flyer XN40; 2013 New Flyer XN60; 2014 New Flyer XN60
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Affected Units:: 731
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Sep 15, 2014
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