The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V459000·Announced 2013-09-20

New Flyer Recalls 2012 XN40 Buses with Defective Bicycle Racks

New Flyer is recalling 2012 XN40 transit buses because cracks in certain bicycle racks may cause parts to fall off, creating a road hazard.

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 structural defect in an accessory that could cause parts to fall onto the road, creating a hazard for other vehicles and increasing crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

New Flyer Industries is recalling certain model year 2012 XN40 transit buses manufactured between October 30, 2012, and November 27, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Sportworks Northwest Apex 3 bicycle racks. The recall involves 12 affected vehicles.

In the affected racks, cracks may develop where the latch tube is welded to the pivot tabs connected to the frame. Over time, these cracks may lead to the separation of the latch tube and latch handle. If the latch handle and tube fall from the rack, it would create a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

New Flyer will notify owners, and Sportworks Northwest will replace the frames under warranty, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2013. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-800-665-2637 or Sportworks at 1-888-861-0555 ext. 2. New Flyer's campaign number is R13-022. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
NEW FLYER XN40
Brand
NEW FLYER
Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
12

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 (1)

  • XN40

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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