New Flyer XD60 (2017) Recall: Brake Failure Risk
New Flyer recalls 2017 XD60 buses with potential brake failure due to guide pin breakage. Owners must contact for free brake repair by June 29, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Breakage of the guide pin can cause a reduction of braking ability and an increase in stopping distances, or a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
New Flyer is recalling certain 2017 XD60 buses because a guide pin in the brakes can break, causing longer stopping distances or tire pressure loss. This could lead to crashes if the brakes fail. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226241-new-flyer-xd60-2017-recall-brake-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226241-new-flyer-xd60-2017-recall-brake-failure-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V394000
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“New Flyer XD60 (2017) Recall: Brake Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226241-new-flyer-xd60-2017-recall-brake-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V394000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V394000).
Why it’s dangerous
A rough surface on a guide pin in the brake calipers can cause the support bolt to break. This reduces braking ability, increases stopping distances, or leads to tire pressure loss, potentially causing crashes.
Who’s affected
Bus owners and operators of specific New Flyer XD60 buses from 2017 models are affected. Drivers and transit staff using these buses face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bus has a New Flyer XD60 model from 2017 with ZF Axles and radial air disk brakes. The recall covers specific years and models as listed in the official notice.
- Brand
New Flyer- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact New Flyer
Reach out to New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706 to schedule a free brake repair.
Get Free Brake Repair
Dealers will install a bushing kit and reinstall brake calipers at no cost to fix the issue.
What NHTSA says to do
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a bushing kit and reinstall the brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-010.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V394000 (December 6, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.