Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V221000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

New Flyer Industries Ltd. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-05-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V221000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Vehicles affected
188
Reported to NHTSA
2013-05-28
Owners notified
2013-06-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the engine starts without warning, there is an increased risk for injury to persons working on or near the engine.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Scope of coverage

9 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
NEW FLYER XD352012
NEW FLYER XD402012
NEW FLYER XD602013
NEW FLYER XDE402013
NEW FLYER XDE602013
NEW FLYER XN402013 2012
NEW FLYER XN602013 2012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.