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New Flyer XD60 Recall 13V221: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

NHTSA campaign 13V221, reported May 28, 2013, 188 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V221New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Problem
New Flyer Industries is recalling certain model year 2012 XD35 and XD40, model year 2013 XD60, XDE40 and XDE60 and model year 2012-2013 XN40 and XN60 transit buses. In the affected buses, the push-to-start button switch may have a weak return spring, allowing the engine to start unexpectedly.
Risk
If the engine starts without warning, there is an increased risk for injury to persons working on or near the engine.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the switches free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2013. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's recall number is R13-014.
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.

Affected vehicles

New Flyer XD352012
New Flyer XD402012
New Flyer XD602013
New Flyer XDE402013
New Flyer XDE602013
New Flyer XN4020122013
New Flyer XN6020122013