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NHTSARecalled 2013-10-17

New Flyer of America, Inc. — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Is my product affected?

2013 NEW FLYER XD60; 2013 NEW FLYER XN40; 2013 NEW FLYER XDE40; 2013 NEW FLYER XD40

  • Brand NEW FLYER

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

New Flyer Industries is recalling certain 2013 model buses including the XD40, XN40, XD60, and XDE40 manufactured between May and September 2013. The recall affects buses with incorrectly installed color-coded air lines to the E-6 brake treadle valve. If the rear air reservoir loses pressure, this defect could cause a complete loss of service braking on both the front and rear axles, increasing crash risk.

Owners of affected buses should contact New Flyer at 1-204-982-8400 using recall number R13-023. New Flyer has notified owners and will have dealers inspect and correct the air line routing at no charge.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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