Vehicle recall 18V827000 · November 22, 2018
New Flyer XN40, XD40 and 3 more models
The actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent in the event of a fire.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2017 New Flyer XD40 and XN60, 2015 XD60 and XDE40 and 2013-2017 XN40 vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Technologies, Inc. (KTI) KDS-25 fire extinguishers as part of the optional fire suppression system. The actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent in the event of a fire.
- Consequence
- If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- Remedy
- New Flyer has notified owners, and KTI will inspect the fire suppression systems and replace the electrical piston actuators, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-020.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V827000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 22, 2018
- Filed by
- New Flyer of America Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- R18-020
- Owner notification
- November 29, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 463
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- New Flyer XD40 (2015-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015
- New Flyer XD60 (2015): 2015
- New Flyer XDE40 (2015): 2015
- New Flyer XN40 (2013-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- New Flyer XN60 (2015-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015
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