New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V020000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V020000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2017 xd40, xde40, xn40, xt60, and 2016-2017 xde60 transit buses Includes 283 affected units, Improperly Torqued Hose Connections/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017 xd40, xde40, xn40, xt60, and 2016-2017 xde60 transit buses

Defect Summary

New flyer of america inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2017 xd40, xde40, xn40, xt60, and 2016-2017 xde60 transit buses. the air brake hose connections for the front axle abs modulator valves may not be properly tightened, possibly resulting in the air brake hose disconnecting. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

New flyer will notify owners, and will reconnect the air hose using the proper tightness, free of charge. the recall began on january 11, 2018. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyer's number for this recall is r18-001.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V020000
Manufacturer: New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-01-09T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly torqued hose connections/fmvss 121
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 283

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R18-001
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: New flyer of america inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2017 xd40, xde40, xn40, xt60, and 2016-2017 xde60 transit buses. the air brake hose connections for the front axle abs modulator valves may not be properly tightened, possibly resulting in the air brake hose disconnecting. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence Summary: If the brake hose disconnects from the abs modulator valve, there will be no brake force applied to either of the front axle brake assemblies, lengthening the needed braking distance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: New flyer will notify owners, and will reconnect the air hose using the proper tightness, free of charge. the recall began on january 11, 2018. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyer's number for this recall is r18-001.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

SID: row-2x7f~hpme-iagp
NHTSA ID: 18V020000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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