CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2023 XD35, 2022-2023 XD40, XD60, XN35, XN60, 2022 XDE35, and 2021-2022 XE40 transit buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the certification labels are incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
- Risk
- An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- New Flyer will provide and/or install new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The certification labels on these New Flyer transit buses list incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) values. Because the labels state the wrong limits, the bus could be loaded beyond what it is designed to carry, and the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 120 for wheels and rims.
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this even though the defect concerns labeling rather than a failed part.
New Flyer will provide and/or install new, correct labels free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2023. You can contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| New Flyer XD35 | 202120222023 |
|---|---|
| New Flyer XD40 | 20222023 |
| New Flyer XD60 | 20222023 |
| New Flyer XDE35 | 2022 |
| New Flyer XE40 | 20212022 |
| New Flyer XN35 | 20222023 |
| New Flyer XN60 | 20222023 |