NHTSA Recall 13V459000: Equipment
New Flyer Industries Ltd. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12 vehicles. It affects 2012 New Flyer XN40.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V459000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R13-022 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | September 20, 2013 |
| Owner notification | October 30, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
New Flyer Industries is recalling certain model year 2012 XN40 transit buses manufactured October 30, 2012, through November 27, 2012, and equipped with certain Sportworks Northwest Apex 3 bicycle racks. In the affected racks, cracks may develop where the latch tube is welded to the pivot tabs connected to the frame. Over time, the cracks may lead to separation of the latch tube and latch handle.
Safety risk
If the latch handle and tube fall from the rack it would create a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners and Sportworks Northwest will replace the frames under warranty, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2013. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-800-665-2637 or Sportworks at 1-888-861-0555 ext. 2. New Flyer's campaign number is R13-022.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V459000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Flyer XN40 | 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.