2015-2016 New Flyer XDE35, New Flyer XDE40 and others recall: automatic transmission
New Flyer Of America Inc. reported this safety recall on August 6, 2020. It covers about 164 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 164
- reported
- Aug 6, 2020
- owners notified
- Aug 17, 2020
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 XDE60, XDE40 and 2016 XDE35 transit buses equipped with specific Allison Transmission drive units. The pressure switches on these Drive Units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
- Risk
- A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, offloading passengers to transfer them to another bus can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- New Flyer will notify owners, and Allison Transmissions will remove and replace the two C1 and C2 pressure switches on each hybrid drive motor, and also inspect and correct for debris accumulation in the associated pressure switch plumbing, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R20-007.
Recall number 20V462000
Affected vehicles
- New Flyer XDE35 2016 2016
- New Flyer XDE40 2015-2016 20152016
- New Flyer XDE60 2015-2016 20152016
Questions about recall 20V462000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 New Flyer XDE35, New Flyer XDE40 and others automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 20V462000, reported on August 6, 2020, covers about 164 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V462000?
New Flyer will notify owners, and Allison Transmissions will remove and replace the two C1 and C2 pressure switches on each hybrid drive motor, and also inspect and correct for debris accumulation in the associated pressure switch plumbing, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R20-007.
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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