NHTSA recall campaign
12V518000
ManufacturerNew Flyer Industries Ltd.Reported2012-10-25Affected1,041 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 transit buses, models C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, and XN40. Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven.
Risk
If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
New Flyer will notify the owners and the affected brake chambers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →