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New Flyer recall: Service brakes, air

What is wrong

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 XD40 buses manufactured May 24, 2013, through September 5, 2013; model year 2013 XN40 buses manufactured April 18, 2013, through September 11, 2013; model year 2013 XD60 buses manufactured May 31, 2013, through September 5, 2013; and model year 2013 XDE40 buses manufactured on May 17, 2013. The color coded air lines to the E-6 brake treadle valve may have been installed incorrectly. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

What could happen

In the event of a loss of air supply pressure in the rear air reservoir, there would be a loss of service braking effect on both the front and rear axles, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will inspect, and correct the air line routing, as needed, free of charge. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-982-8400. New Flyer's recall number is R13-023.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
13V487000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 17, 2013
Owners notified
Nov 8, 2013
Vehicles or items affected
119
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
May 31, 2013 to Sep 5, 2013
Part
Service brakes, air
Maker's own recall number
R13-023
Safety standard
FMVSS 121

Notes

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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