New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V487000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V487000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 xd40 buses manufactured may 24, 2013, through september 5, 2013; model year 2013 xn40 buses manufactured april 18, 2013, through september 11, 2013; model year 2013 xd60 buses manufactured may 31, 2013, through september 5, 2013; and model year 2013 xde40 buses manufactured on may 17, 2013 Includes 119 affected units, Brake Circuit Supply Lines Installation/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013 xd40 buses manufactured may 24, 2013, through september 5, 2013; model year 2013 xn40 buses manufactured april 18, 2013, through september 11, 2013; model year 2013 xd60 buses manufactured may 31, 2013, through september 5, 2013; and model year 2013 xde40 buses manufactured on may 17, 2013
Defect Summary
New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 xd40 buses manufactured may 24, 2013, through september 5, 2013; model year 2013 xn40 buses manufactured april 18, 2013, through september 11, 2013; model year 2013 xd60 buses manufactured may 31, 2013, through september 5, 2013; and model year 2013 xde40 buses manufactured on may 17, 2013. the color coded air lines to the e-6 brake treadle valve may have been installed incorrectly. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems."
Corrective Action
New flyer has notified owners, and dealers will inspect, and correct the air line routing, as needed, free of charge. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400. new flyer's recall number is r13-023.