Recall 12V-518: 2011 New Flyer C40LF, 2011 New Flyer C40LFR and 8 more
New Flyer Industries Ltd. recall for parking brake, reported to NHTSA on Oct 25, 2012, covering about 1,041 vehicles.
The problem
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 transit buses, models C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, and XN40. Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven.
The risk
If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
The fix
New Flyer will notify the owners and the affected brake chambers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.
Notes
New Flyer's campaign recall number is R12-031. 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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Component | Parking Brake |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V518000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| New Flyer C40LF | 2011 | All years |
| New Flyer C40LFR | 2011 | All years |
| New Flyer D35LFR | 2011 | All years |
| New Flyer D40LFR | 2011, 2012 | All years |
| New Flyer D60LFR | 2011 | All years |
| New Flyer XD35 | 2010, 2011 | All years |
| New Flyer XD40 | 2011 | All years |
| New Flyer XDE35 | 2010, 2011 | All years |
| New Flyer XDE40 | 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| New Flyer XN40 | 2011, 2012 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V-518?
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 transit buses, models C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, and XN40. Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven.
How is recall 12V-518 fixed?
New Flyer will notify the owners and the affected brake chambers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.