Recall 18V-155: 2017 New Flyer XDE35, 2016–2018 New Flyer XDE40 and 1 more
New Flyer of America Inc. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Mar 7, 2018, covering about 979 vehicles.
The problem
New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 XDE40 and XDE60 and 2017 XDE35 Heavy Duty Urban Transit buses. The plastic end-caps of the drive shaft slip yoke may crack and fail.
The risk
Failure of the drive shaft end-caps would result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft slip yoke, replacing any drive shaft that has plastic end-caps on the slip yoke, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-002.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | New Flyer of America Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 18V155000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| New Flyer XDE35 | 2017 | All years |
| New Flyer XDE40 | 2016, 2017, 2018 | All years |
| New Flyer XDE60 | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 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 18V-155?
New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 XDE40 and XDE60 and 2017 XDE35 Heavy Duty Urban Transit buses. The plastic end-caps of the drive shaft slip yoke may crack and fail.
How is recall 18V-155 fixed?
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft slip yoke, replacing any drive shaft that has plastic end-caps on the slip yoke, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-002.
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.