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NHTSA Recall 20V462000: Automatic transmission (power train)

New Flyer of America Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 164 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the New Flyer XDE35.

164
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2020
owners notified (August 17)
NHTSA campaign20V462000
Manufacturer campaignR20-007
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Report receivedAugust 6, 2020
Owner notificationAugust 17, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 XDE60, XDE40 and 2016 XDE35 transit buses equipped with specific Allison Transmission drive units. The pressure switches on these Drive Units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.

Safety risk

A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, offloading passengers to transfer them to another bus can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners, and Allison Transmissions will remove and replace the two C1 and C2 pressure switches on each hybrid drive motor, and also inspect and correct for debris accumulation in the associated pressure switch plumbing, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R20-007.

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 20V462000

Make and modelModel years
New Flyer XDE352016
New Flyer XDE402015, 2016
New Flyer XDE602015, 2016

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.