Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V615000 Reported September 12, 2018

Loss of drive from broken transmission switch

New Flyer Of America, Inc. · Power Train · 386 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V615000
Manufacturer Campaign
R18-014
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
386
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 12, 2018
Completion Rate
99.48

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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 18V615000 or campaign R18-014.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V615000

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

What is recall 18V615000?

NHTSA recall 18V615000 was issued by New Flyer Of America, Inc. on September 12, 2018. It addresses: Loss of drive from broken transmission switch. The recall affects approximately 386 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized New Flyer Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V615000 or the manufacturer campaign number R18-014. 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.