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- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 XDE60, XDE40 and 2016 XDE35 transit buses equipped with specific Allison Transmission 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. Additionally, offloading passengers to transfer them to another bus can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- New Flyer will notify owners, and Allison Transmissions will remove and replace the two C1 and C2 pressure switches on each hybrid drive motor, and also inspect and correct for debris accumulation in the associated pressure switch plumbing, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R20-007.
- 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 2015-2016 New Flyer transit buses equipped with specific Allison Transmission drive units may have pressure switches that can fail. If a switch fails, the bus can lose drive unexpectedly, which increases the risk of a crash. Passengers being moved from a bus that has lost drive to another bus also face a higher risk of injury.
The remedy is free. Allison Transmission will remove and replace the two C1 and C2 pressure switches on each hybrid drive motor, and will also inspect and clear any debris in the associated pressure switch plumbing. Owners can contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706 about this recall. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| New Flyer XDE35 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| New Flyer XDE40 | 20152016 |
| New Flyer XDE60 | 20152016 |