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NHTSARecalled Oct 25, 2012 · #12V518000

Brakes Overheating

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.

Product details

Product
Brakes Overheating
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Model numbers
C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, XN40
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice