NHTSA recall 12V518000
Parking brake
New Flyer C40LF and 9 more
Reported Oct 25, 20121,041 vehicles affectedNew Flyer Industries Ltd.Maker’s number R12-031
The defect
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 transit buses, models C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, and XN40. Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven.
The risk
If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
The remedy
New Flyer will notify the owners and the affected brake chambers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.