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SevereNHTSA·23V722000·Announced 2023-10-26

New Flyer Transit Buses Recalled for Transmission Yoke Separation Risk

New Flyer is recalling 2019-2024 transit buses because the transmission yoke may separate, causing a sudden loss of drive power 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 yoke separation) that results in a sudden loss of drive power, which the source states can increase the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

New Flyer of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.

A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles are 2019-2024 model year New Flyer XN40, XN35, XD35, and XD40 buses.

New Flyer will work with Allison Transmission Inc. to inspect and, if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEW FLYER XN40, XN35, XD35, XD40
Brand
NEW FLYER
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
2,351

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)

  • XN40
  • XN35
  • XD35
  • XD40

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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