SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Published October 28, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 17, 2013
What's the hazard
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 XD40 buses manufactured May 24, 2013, through September 5, 2013; model year 2013 XN40 buses manufactured April 18, 2013, through September 11, 2013; model year 2013 XD60 buses manufactured May 31, 2013, through September 5, 2013; and model year 2013 XDE40 buses manufactured on May 17, 2013. The color coded air lines to the E-6 brake treadle valve may have been installed incorrectly. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems.
What to do
New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will inspect, and correct the air line routing, as needed, free of charge. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-982-8400. New Flyer's recall number is R13-023.
Recall details
- Brand
- NEW FLYER
- Model
- XD60
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 NEW FLYER XD60 | 2013 NEW FLYER XN40 | 2013 NEW FLYER XDE40 | 2013 NEW FLYER XD40
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US