Recall
New Flyer D40lfr — 12V518000
NHTSA ID
12V518000
Make
New Flyer
Model
D40lfr
Years Affected
2011
Recall Date
2012-10-25
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Units Affected
1,041
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R12-031
Summary
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.
Consequence
If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
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.