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.
New Flyer of America – Brakes Overheating
| Report Received Date | 10/25/2012 |
| NHTSA ID | 12V518000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Recall Code | R12-031 |
| Potentially Affected | 1041 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V518000) |
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