NHTSA recall 18V615000
Power train › Automatic transmission
New Flyer XDE35 and 2 more
Reported Sep 12, 2018386 vehicles affectedNew Flyer of America Inc.Maker’s number R18-014Built Mar 28, 2017 – Jun 26, 2017
The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.