NHTSA Recall 12V518000: Parking brake
New Flyer Industries Ltd. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,041 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the New Flyer C40LF.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V518000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R12-031 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | October 25, 2012 |
| Owner notification | November 13, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V518000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Flyer C40LF | 2011 |
| New Flyer C40LFR | 2011 |
| New Flyer D35LFR | 2011 |
| New Flyer D40LFR | 2011, 2012 |
| New Flyer D60LFR | 2011 |
| New Flyer XD35 | 2010, 2011 |
| New Flyer XD40 | 2011 |
| New Flyer XDE35 | 2010, 2011 |
| New Flyer XDE40 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| New Flyer XN40 | 2011, 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.