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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V394000

2017 New Flyer Xn60 | 2017 New Flyer Xde60 | 2017 New Flyer Xd60 | 2016 New Flyer Xt60 | 2015 New Flyer Xt60 | 2016 New Flyer Xn60 | 2016 New Flyer Xde60 | 2016 New Flyer Xd60 | 2015 New Flyer Xn60 | 2014 New Flyer Xt60 | 2015 New Flyer Xde60 | 2015 New Flyer Xd60 | 2014 New Flyer Xn60 | 2014 New Flyer Xd60 — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper

Published June 15, 2018 · Recall initiated: June 12, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V394000, published June 15, 2018 and initiated June 12, 2018. Recalling firm: New Flyer of America, Inc.; 2017 New Flyer Xn60 | 2017 New Flyer Xde60 | 2017 New Flyer Xd60 | 2016 New Flyer Xt60 | 2015 New Flyer Xt60 | 2016 New Flyer Xn60 | 2016 New Flyer Xde60 | 2016 New Flyer Xd60 | 2015 New Flyer Xn60 | 2014 New Flyer Xt60 | 2015 New Flyer Xde60 | 2015 New Flyer Xd60 | 2014 New Flyer Xn60 | 2014 New Flyer Xd60 — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper.

What's the hazard

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2014-2016 New Flyer XT60, 2014-2017 New Flyer XN60 and XD60, and 2015-2017 New Flyer XDE60 urban transit buses equipped with ZF Axles that have radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems.

What to do

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a bushing kit and reinstall the brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-010.

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Recall details

Brand
NEW FLYER
Model
XN60
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Lot
2017 NEW FLYER XN60 | 2017 NEW FLYER XDE60 | 2017 NEW FLYER XD60 | 2016 NEW FLYER XT60 | 2015 NEW FLYER XT60 | 2016 NEW FLYER XN60 | 2016 NEW FLYER XDE60 | 2016 NEW FLYER XD60 | 2015 NEW FLYER XN60 | 2014 NEW FLYER XT60 | 2015 NEW FLYER XDE60 | 2015 NEW FLYER XD60 | 2014 NEW FLYER XN60 | 2014 NEW FLYER XD60
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 New Flyer Xn60 | 2017 New Flyer Xde60 | 2017 New Flyer Xd60 | 2016 New Flyer Xt60 | 2015 New Flyer Xt60 | 2016 New Flyer Xn60 | 2016 New Flyer Xde60 | 2016 New Flyer Xd60 | 2015 New Flyer Xn60 | 2014 New Flyer Xt60 | 2015 New Flyer Xde60 | 2015 New Flyer Xd60 | 2014 New Flyer Xn60 | 2014 New Flyer Xd60 — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V394000 on June 15, 2018. Reported hazard: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2014-2016 New Flyer XT60, 2014-2017 New Flyer XN60 and XD60, and 2015-2017 New Flyer XDE60 urban transit buses equipped with ZF Axles that have radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems.

What should I do if I have this product?

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a bushing kit and reinstall the brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-010.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NEW FLYER. Model: XN60.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)