Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 18V-615 · New Flyer vehicles
New Flyer of America Inc. recall 18V-615 covers 386 New Flyer vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V615000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 New Flyer XDE60, XDE40, and 2017 XDE35 transit buses, equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
The risk
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
New Flyer will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-014.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 10, 2017 to June 8, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.