Defect Description For Recall
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013 Xd35, Xde35, Xe40, And 2013-2014 Xd40, Xd60, Xde40, Xde60, Xn35, Xn40, And Xn60 Transit Buses. During Installation, The Brake Pedal Mounting Plate May Have Been Clamped Between The Brake Pedal Assembly And The Brake Valve Actuator (Bva) Resulting In A Misalignment And Binding Of The Internal Piston In The Bva.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
XD40
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V532000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
The Binding Of The Piston May Result In Increased Resistance While Applying The Brakes And The Potential For Brake Drag Once The Brake Pedal Is Released. These Conditions Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
New Flyer Will Notify Owners And Will Replace The Brake Pedal Mounting Plate And The Brake Valve Actuator (Bva), Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 15, 2014. Owners May Contact New Flyer Customer Service At 1-204-934-4876. New Flyer’S Number For This Recall Is R14-019.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
20130524
End Of Manufacture
20140519
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
731
Date Owners Notified
20140915
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20140904
Make Campaign Number
R14-019