New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V155000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V155000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2016-2018 xde40 and xde60 and 2017 xde35 heavy duty urban transit buses Includes 979 affected units, Drive Shaft Failure Causing Loss of Drive Power, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016-2018 xde40 and xde60 and 2017 xde35 heavy duty urban transit buses

Defect Summary

New flyer of america inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 xde40 and xde60 and 2017 xde35 heavy duty urban transit buses. the plastic end-caps of the drive shaft slip yoke may crack and fail.

Corrective Action

New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft slip yoke, replacing any drive shaft that has plastic end-caps on the slip yoke, free of charge. the recall began on march 22, 2018. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyer's number for this recall is r18-002.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V155000
Manufacturer: New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-03-07T00:00:00
Subject: Drive shaft failure causing loss of drive power
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 979

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R18-002
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: New flyer of america inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 xde40 and xde60 and 2017 xde35 heavy duty urban transit buses. the plastic end-caps of the drive shaft slip yoke may crack and fail.
Consequence Summary: Failure of the drive shaft end-caps would result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft slip yoke, replacing any drive shaft that has plastic end-caps on the slip yoke, free of charge. the recall began on march 22, 2018. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyer's number for this recall is r18-002.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 18V155000
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