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SevereNHTSA·13V487000·Announced 2013-10-17

New Flyer Recalls 2013 Buses Due to Air Brake Line Installation Error

New Flyer is recalling 119 model year 2013 buses because incorrectly installed air lines may cause a loss of service braking, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that results in a loss of service braking, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

New Flyer Industries Ltd. is recalling 119 model year 2013 buses, including the XD40, XN40, XD60, and XDE40 models. The affected vehicles were manufactured between April 18, 2013, and September 11, 2013.

The recall addresses a defect where color-coded air lines to the E-6 brake treadle valve may have been installed incorrectly. This non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121 means that if air supply pressure is lost in the rear air reservoir, the vehicle may lose service braking effect on both the front and rear axles, increasing the risk of a crash.

New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the air line routing free of charge. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-982-8400 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEW FLYER XD60, XN40, XDE40, XD40
Brand
NEW FLYER
Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
119

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 (4)

  • XD60
  • XN40
  • XDE40
  • XD40

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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