2012-2013 New Flyer XD35, New Flyer XD40 and others recall: switch
New Flyer Industries Ltd. reported this safety recall on May 28, 2013. It covers about 188 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 188
- reported
- May 28, 2013
- owners notified
- Jun 19, 2013
- related complaints
- 1
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- New Flyer Industries is recalling certain model year 2012 XD35 and XD40, model year 2013 XD60, XDE40 and XDE60 and model year 2012-2013 XN40 and XN60 transit buses. In the affected buses, the push-to-start button switch may have a weak return spring, allowing the engine to start unexpectedly.
- Risk
- If the engine starts without warning, there is an increased risk for injury to persons working on or near the engine.
- Remedy
- New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the switches free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2013. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's recall number is R13-014.
Recall number 13V221000
Affected vehicles
- New Flyer XD35 2012 2012
- New Flyer XD40 2012 2012
- New Flyer XD60 2013 2013
- New Flyer XDE40 2013 2013
- New Flyer XDE60 2013 2013
- New Flyer XN40 2012-2013 20122013
- New Flyer XN60 2012-2013 20122013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about electrical problems.
2012 New Flyer XD352012 New Flyer XD402013 New Flyer XD602013 New Flyer XDE402013 New Flyer XDE602012 New Flyer XN402013 New Flyer XN402012 New Flyer XN602013 New Flyer XN60
Questions about recall 13V221000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 New Flyer XD35, New Flyer XD40 and others switch?
Yes. Recall 13V221000, reported on May 28, 2013, covers about 188 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V221000?
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the switches free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2013. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's recall number is R13-014.
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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