The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V221000·Announced 2013-05-28

New Flyer Transit Buses Recalled for Defective Push-to-Start Switches

New Flyer is recalling certain 2012-2013 transit buses because a weak spring in the push-to-start switch may allow the engine to start unexpectedly, posing an injury risk to nearby workers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential injury to persons working on or near the engine.

Plain-English summary

New Flyer Industries Ltd. is recalling certain model year 2012 XD35 and XD40, model year 2013 XD60, XDE40 and XDE60, and model year 2012-2013 XN40 and XN60 transit buses. The recall involves 188 vehicles in total.

In the affected buses, the push-to-start button switch may have a weak return spring. This defect allows the engine to start unexpectedly. If the engine starts without warning, there is an increased risk for injury to persons working on or near the engine.

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the switches free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2013. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEW FLYER XN60, XN40, XD35, XD40
Brand
NEW FLYER
Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
188

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (7)

  • XN60
  • XN40
  • XD35
  • XD40
  • XD60
  • XDE60
  • XDE40

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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