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NHTSA Recall 12V518000

Filed by New Flyer of America, Inc.. Component: Parking Brake. Reported 2012-10-25. An estimated 1,041 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 transit buses, models C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, and XN40. Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven.

Risk

If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.

What the manufacturer will do

New Flyer will notify the owners and the affected brake chambers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.

Manufacturer campaign number: R12-031

Notes

New Flyer's campaign recall number is R12-031. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Vehicles covered by this recall