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NEW Flyer recall R18-014

NEW Flyer calls it R18-014. NHTSA filed it as campaign 18V615000 on Sep 12, 2018: power train on the 2016–2018 NEW Flyer XDE35 and 2 other NEW Flyer models, 386 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
18V6150002016–2018 NEW Flyer XDE35 and 2 other NEW Flyer modelsPower TrainSep 12, 2018386high
Problem New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 New Flyer XDE60, XDE40, and 2017 XDE35 transit buses, equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive. Risk A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix New Flyer will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-014.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 18V615000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. R18-014 is the number NEW Flyer assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 18V615000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is R18-014 the same recall as 18V615000?

Yes. R18-014 is NEW Flyer’s own number for it; 18V615000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does R18-014 cover?

2016–2018 NEW Flyer XDE35 and 2 other NEW Flyer models, 386 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the R18-014 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.