New Flyer C40LFR, D35LFR +8 more: Parking brake

Affects New Flyer C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, XD35, XDE40, D60LFR, XD40, XN40, XDE35, C40LF · 2010–2012 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.

What to do

New Flyer will notify the owners and the affected brake chambers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational