New Flyer D40Lfr (2011) – 12V518000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

NEW FLYER

Model Of Vehicle

D40LFR

Year

2011

Recall Campaign Number

12V518000

Component Description

Parking Brake

Effect Of Defect

If The Brakes Drag, They May Overheat, Possibly Resulting In A Fire.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

New Flyer Industries Ltd.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1041

Date Owners Notified

20121113

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

New Flyer Of America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20121025

Make Campaign Number

R12-031

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard