NHTSA Campaign 13V221000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Issued by New Flyer Industries Ltd. · Reported May 28, 2013 · 188 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NEW FLYER XD35 2012 188
NEW FLYER XD40 2012 188
NEW FLYER XD60 2013 188
NEW FLYER XDE40 2013 188
NEW FLYER XDE60 2013 188
NEW FLYER XN40 2012 188
NEW FLYER XN40 2013 188
NEW FLYER XN60 2012 188
NEW FLYER XN60 2013 188

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V221000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.