The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V521000·Announced 2018-08-07

BYD Recalls 2016-2017 K11 M Buses Due to Brake Caliper Defect

BYD is recalling 2016-2017 K11 M hybrid buses because a brake caliper guide pin may break, potentially causing loss of braking ability or tire pressure.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 can cause loss of braking ability or tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

BYD Coach & Bus is recalling certain 2016-2017 K11 M hybrid electric transit buses equipped with ZF Axles that have radial air disk brakes. The recall addresses a defect where surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.

This defect can lead to a loss of braking ability or a loss of tire pressure, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on October 11, 2018.

BYD will notify owners, and dealers will install a bushing kit and reinstall the brake calipers free of charge. Owners may contact BYD customer service at 1-661-940-3250 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BYD K11 M
Brand
BYD
Manufacturer
BYD Coach & Bus
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
14

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)

  • K11 M

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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