2013 New Flyer Xd60 | 2013 New Flyer Xn40 | 2013 New Flyer Xde40 | 2013 New Flyer Xd40 — Service brakes, air
Published October 28, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 17, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V487000, published October 28, 2013 and initiated October 17, 2013. Recalling firm: New Flyer of America, Inc.; 2013 New Flyer Xd60 | 2013 New Flyer Xn40 | 2013 New Flyer Xde40 | 2013 New Flyer Xd40 — Service brakes, air.
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.
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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
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 New Flyer Xd60 | 2013 New Flyer Xn40 | 2013 New Flyer Xde40 | 2013 New Flyer Xd40 — Service brakes, air recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V487000 on October 28, 2013. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NEW FLYER. Model: XD60.