NEW Flyer XD40, XDE40, XDE60, XN40 and 1 more (2016-2017): Service brakes, air
Recall 18V020000 · Jan 9, 2018 · New Flyer of America Inc.
283
vehicles affected
283
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V020000
- Date
- Jan 9, 2018
- Maker
- New Flyer of America Inc.
- Units affected
- 283
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Antilock
- Model years
- 2016-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V020000?
5 models: New Flyer XD40 (2017), New Flyer XDE40 (2017), New Flyer XDE60 (2016-2017) and 2 more, about 283 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V020000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.