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- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 New Flyer XDE60, XDE40, and 2017 XDE35 transit buses, equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
- Risk
- A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- New Flyer will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-014.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016-2018 transit buses built by New Flyer, equipped with specific Allison transmission hybrid drive units, may have pressure switches that can fail. If a switch fails, the bus can lose drive power without warning, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by New Flyer. The repair is free: Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches at no cost. For questions, contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706 and reference recall R18-014. Owners can also check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| New Flyer XDE35 | 2017 |
|---|---|
| New Flyer XDE40 | 201620172018 |
| New Flyer XDE60 | 201620172018 |