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NHTSARecalled Sep 12, 2018 · #18V615000

Loss of Drive from Broken Transmission Switch

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 New Flyer XDE60, XDE40, and 2017 XDE35 transit buses, equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive. A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Loss of Drive from Broken Transmission Switch
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice