New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V394000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V394000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2014-2016 new flyer xt60, 2014-2017 new flyer xn60 and xd60, and 2015-2017 new flyer xde60 urban transit buses equipped with zf axles that have radial air disk brakes Includes 908 affected units, Brake Support Bolt may Break/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2014-2016 new flyer xt60, 2014-2017 new flyer xn60 and xd60, and 2015-2017 new flyer xde60 urban transit buses equipped with zf axles that have radial air disk brakes
Defect Summary
New flyer of america, inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2014-2016 new flyer xt60, 2014-2017 new flyer xn60 and xd60, and 2015-2017 new flyer xde60 urban transit buses equipped with zf axles that have radial air disk brakes. surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break. 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 dealers will install a bushing kit and reinstall the brake calipers, free of charge. the recall began june 29, 2018. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyer's number for this recall is r18-010.