New Flyer XD35, XD40, XN35 and others: Driveshaft

Date

Oct. 26, 2023

Filed by

New Flyer of America, Inc.

Vehicles

New Flyer XD35 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); New Flyer XD40 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); New Flyer XN35 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); New Flyer XN40 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

Component

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Description of the defect

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.

Potentially affected

2351

What can happen

A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect, and if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947. New Flyer's number for this recall is R23-20.

Recall 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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Dec. 9, 2023

Manufacturer campaign number

R23-20

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

TRANSMISSION · TRANSMISSION-B3400XFER TC421 GEN 6 · 1019263; TRANSMISSION · TRANSMISSION-B3400XFE_R W/COOLER · 811430; TRANSMISSION · TRANSMISSION-B3400XFE_R · 620070; TRANSMISSION · TRANSMISSION-B3400XFE_R · 919377; TRANSMISSION · TRANSMISSION-B400R GEN 5 · 874200; TRANSMISSION · TRANSMISSION-B400R TC418 GEN 6 · 967879; TRANSMISSION · TRANSMISSION-B400R TC421 GEN 6 W/ COOLER NY · 1011646NY; TRANSMISSION · TRANSMISSION-B400R TC421 GEN 6 · 967874; TRANSMISSION · TRANSMISSION-B400R W/COOLER NY · 875514NY; TRANSMISSION · TRANSMISSION-B400R W/COOLER · 513887NY; TRANSMISSION · TRANSMISSION-B400R · 351260

Recall number

23V722000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.