New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V462000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V462000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2015-2016 xde60, xde40 and 2016 xde35 transit buses equipped with specific allison transmission drive units Includes 164 affected units, Loss of Drive from Fractured Pressure Switch, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2015-2016 xde60, xde40 and 2016 xde35 transit buses equipped with specific allison transmission drive units

Defect Summary

New flyer of america inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 xde60, xde40 and 2016 xde35 transit buses equipped with specific allison transmission drive units. The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.

Corrective Action

New flyer will notify owners, and allison transmissions will remove and replace the two c1 and c2 pressure switches on each hybrid drive motor, and also inspect and correct for debris accumulation in the associated pressure switch plumbing, free of charge. the recall began august 17, 2020. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyer's number for this recall is r20-007.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V462000
Manufacturer: New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2020-08-06T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of drive from fractured pressure switch
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 164

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R20-007
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: New flyer of america inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 xde60, xde40 and 2016 xde35 transit buses equipped with specific allison transmission drive units. The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
Consequence Summary: A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, offloading passengers to transfer them to another bus can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: New flyer will notify owners, and allison transmissions will remove and replace the two c1 and c2 pressure switches on each hybrid drive motor, and also inspect and correct for debris accumulation in the associated pressure switch plumbing, free of charge. the recall began august 17, 2020. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyer's number for this recall is r20-007.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 90.79

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NHTSA ID: 20V462000
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