Recall
New Flyer Xde40 — 18V615000
NHTSA ID
18V615000
Make
New Flyer
Model
Xde40
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2018-09-12
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
386
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R18-014
Summary
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.
Consequence
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.