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
makesAndModelsmodel 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.