New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V532000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V532000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 xd35, xde35, xe40, and 2013-2014 xd40, xd60, xde40, xde60, xn35, xn40, and xn60 transit buses Includes 731 affected units, Brake Pedal Piston may Bind or Drag, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 xd35, xde35, xe40, and 2013-2014 xd40, xd60, xde40, xde60, xn35, xn40, and xn60 transit buses

Defect Summary

New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 xd35, xde35, xe40, and 2013-2014 xd40, xd60, xde40, xde60, xn35, xn40, and xn60 transit buses. during installation, the brake pedal mounting plate may have been clamped between the brake pedal assembly and the brake valve actuator (bva) resulting in a misalignment and binding of the internal piston in the bva.

Corrective Action

New flyer will notify owners and will replace the brake pedal mounting plate and the brake valve actuator (bva), free of charge. the recall began on september 15, 2014. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876. new flyer's number for this recall is r14-019.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V532000
Report Received Date: 2014-09-04T00:00:00
Subject: Brake pedal piston may bind or drag
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 731

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R14-019
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 xd35, xde35, xe40, and 2013-2014 xd40, xd60, xde40, xde60, xn35, xn40, and xn60 transit buses. during installation, the brake pedal mounting plate may have been clamped between the brake pedal assembly and the brake valve actuator (bva) resulting in a misalignment and binding of the internal piston in the bva.
Consequence Summary: The binding of the piston may result in increased resistance while applying the brakes and the potential for brake drag once the brake pedal is released. these conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: New flyer will notify owners and will replace the brake pedal mounting plate and the brake valve actuator (bva), free of charge. the recall began on september 15, 2014. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876. new flyer's number for this recall is r14-019.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.03

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NHTSA ID: 14V532000
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Created At: 1742808662
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