The defect
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2017 New Flyer XD40 and XN60, 2015 XD60 and XDE40 and 2013-2017 XN40 vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Technologies, Inc. (KTI) KDS-25 fire extinguishers as part of the optional fire suppression system. The actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent in the event of a fire.
The risk
If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
The remedy
New Flyer has notified owners, and KTI will inspect the fire suppression systems and replace the electrical piston actuators, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-020.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| NEW Flyer XD40 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| NEW Flyer XD60 | 2015 |
| NEW Flyer XDE40 | 2015 |
| NEW Flyer XN40 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| NEW Flyer XN60 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
Components: EQUIPMENT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW Flyer XD40 | 2015 | 0 | 5 |
| NEW Flyer XD40 | 2016 | 0 | 3 |
| NEW Flyer XD40 | 2017 | 0 | 5 |
| NEW Flyer XD60 | 2015 | 0 | 5 |
| NEW Flyer XDE40 | 2015 | 0 | 8 |
| NEW Flyer XN40 | 2013 | 0 | 11 |
| NEW Flyer XN40 | 2014 | 0 | 8 |
| NEW Flyer XN40 | 2015 | 0 | 6 |
| NEW Flyer XN40 | 2016 | 0 | 6 |
| NEW Flyer XN40 | 2017 | 0 | 5 |
| NEW Flyer XN60 | 2015 | 0 | 4 |
| NEW Flyer XN60 | 2016 | 0 | 6 |
| NEW Flyer XN60 | 2017 | 0 | 2 |
Other equipment recalls in 2018
142 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the equipment; New Flyer of America Inc. filed 7 campaigns in all.
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| 18V923000 20 Dec 2018 | Great Dane Trailers |
| 18V900000 19 Dec 2018 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 18V918000 19 Dec 2018 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 18V896000 17 Dec 2018 | Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC |
| 18V882000 12 Dec 2018 | Van Hool N.V. |
| 18V871000 7 Dec 2018 | Keystone RV Company |
| 18V855000 30 Nov 2018 | Winnebago Industries, Inc |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018