Recalls for your 2012 New Flyer D40lfr

Recalls for 2012 New Flyer D40lfr

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DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE


Posted on: 2012-10-26
Description
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.  

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

Corrective Action
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.

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.