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Vehicle recall 12V518000 · October 25, 2012

New Flyer XDE40, D40LFR and 8 more models

Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 transit buses, models C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, and XN40. Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven.
Consequence
If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
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.
Notes
New Flyer's campaign recall number is R12-031. 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 details

NHTSA campaign
12V518000
Reported to NHTSA
October 25, 2012
Filed by
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Manufacturer campaign
R12-031
Owner notification
November 13, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
1,041
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Parking brake
Recall 12V518000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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