2012 New Flyer D40LFR Problems: 0 Complaints, 1 Recall

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Parking brakeReported October 25, 2012 · 1,041 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
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.

Recall number 12V518000 · Recall details

Leaking MGM brake chambersOpened December 4, 2012, closed July 12, 2013

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

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Is the 2012 New Flyer D40LFR reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2012 New Flyer D40LFR.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 New Flyer D40LFR?

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How many recalls does the 2012 New Flyer D40LFR have?

1 recall, covering parking brake.

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