Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V431000 Reported August 22, 2011

V-band clamp assembly/cummins

New Flyer Of America, Inc. · N/A · 78 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V431000
Manufacturer Campaign
R11-019
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
78
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 22, 2011

Defect Summary

New flyer is recalling certain model year 2010 heavy duty transit buses, models d35lfr, d40lfr, d60lfr, de40lfr, de60lfr, xd35, xde35, and xde40, manufactured from september 30, 2010, through june 3, 2011, equipped with a cummins isb, isl, isc, or isx diesel engine. the v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. a fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.

Safety Consequence

If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. if both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.

Corrective Action

New flyer is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on september 1, 2011. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4876.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized New Flyer Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11V431000 or campaign R11-019.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V431000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V431000?

NHTSA recall 11V431000 was issued by New Flyer Of America, Inc. on August 22, 2011. It addresses: V-band clamp assembly/cummins. The recall affects approximately 78 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized New Flyer Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V431000 or the manufacturer campaign number R11-019. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.