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2010-2012 New Flyer C40LF, New Flyer C40LFR and others recall: parking brake

New Flyer Industries Ltd. reported this safety recall on October 25, 2012. It covers about 1,041 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,041
reported
Oct 25, 2012
owners notified
Nov 13, 2012

Parking brake

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V518000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2012 New Flyer C40LF, New Flyer C40LFR and others parking brake?

Yes. Recall 12V518000, reported on October 25, 2012, covers about 1,041 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V518000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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