Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
XDE60
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
18V155000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
Effect Of Defect
Failure Of The Drive Shaft End-Caps Would Result In A Loss Of Drive Power, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20170105
End Of Manufacture
20180307
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
979
Date Owners Notified
20180322
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180307
Make Campaign Number
R18-002