Recall 12V518000: 2011–2012 New Flyer D40LF and 2 other models
- Report received
- Oct 25, 2012
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Potentially affected
- 1,041vehicles
- Model years
- 2011–2012
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2011 New Flyer C40LF0 complaints
- 2011 New Flyer D40LF0 complaints
- 2012 New Flyer D40LF0 complaints
- 2011 New Flyer D60LFR0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.