Defect Description For Recall
New Flyer Of America Inc. (New Flyer) Is Recalling Certain 2017 Xd40, Xde40, Xn40, Xt60, And 2016-2017 Xde60 Transit Buses. The Air Brake Hose ConneCTIons For The Front Axle Abs Modulator Valves May Not Be Properly Tightened, Possibly Resulting In The Air Brake Hose DisconneCTIng. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
XD40
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
18V020000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Hose Disconnects From The Abs Modulator Valve, There Will Be No Brake Force Applied To Either Of The Front Axle Brake Assemblies, Lengthening The Needed Braking Distance And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
New Flyer Will Notify Owners, And Will Reconnect The Air Hose Using The Proper Tightness, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 11, 2018. Owners May Contact New Flyer Customer Service At 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer’S Number For This Recall Is R18-001.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20170417
End Of Manufacture
20171026
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
283
Date Owners Notified
20180111
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180109
Make Campaign Number
R18-001
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121