Recall 18V155000: 2017 New Flyer XDE35, 2016–2018 New Flyer XDE40, 2016–2018 New Flyer XDE60
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 7, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 979
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 XDE40 and XDE60 and 2017 XDE35 Heavy Duty Urban Transit buses. The plastic end-caps of the drive shaft slip yoke may crack and fail.
The risk
Failure of the drive shaft end-caps would result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft slip yoke, replacing any drive shaft that has plastic end-caps on the slip yoke, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-002.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2017 New Flyer XDE35
- 2016 New Flyer XDE40
- 2017 New Flyer XDE40
- 2018 New Flyer XDE40
- 2016 New Flyer XDE60
- 2017 New Flyer XDE60
- 2018 New Flyer XDE60
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V155000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R18-002
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer of America Inc.
- Owner letters
- Mar 22, 2018
- Components
- Power train:driveline:driveshaft (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology