New Flyer Transit Buses Recalled for Transmission Pressure Switch Failure
New Flyer is recalling 386 XDE40, XDE60, and XDE35 transit buses because pressure switches may fail, causing a loss of drive and 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 (transmission pressure switch failure) that can cause a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
New Flyer of America Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2018 New Flyer XDE60 and XDE40 transit buses, as well as 2017 XDE35 transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The recall affects a total of 386 vehicles.
The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, which can result in a loss of drive. A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
New Flyer will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-014. 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 XDE60, XDE40, XDE35
- Brand
- NEW FLYER
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer of America Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 386
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 (3)
- XDE60
- XDE40
- XDE35
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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