NHTSA Recall 23V711000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V711000; Date: Oct. 20, 2023
an overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2021 New Flyer XD35; 2022 New Flyer XD35; 2023 New Flyer XD35; 2022 New Flyer XD40; 2023 New Flyer XD40; 2022 New Flyer XD60; 2023 New Flyer XD60; 2022 New Flyer XDE35; 2021 New Flyer XE40; 2022 New Flyer XE40; 2022 New Flyer XN35; 2023 New Flyer XN35; 2022 New Flyer XN60; 2023 New Flyer XN60
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 188
Recall Summary:
new flyer of america, inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2023 xd35, 2022-2023 xd40, xd60, xn35, xn60, 2022 xde35, and 2021-2022 xe40 transit buses. the gross axle weight rating (gawr) and gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) listed on the certification labels are incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, "wheels and rims - other than passenger cars."
How to Fix:
new flyer will provide and/or install new labels, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed november 13, 2023. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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