Recall 13V487 covers 119 2013 New Flyer XD40, XD60, XN40, and XDE40 buses with misrouted brake air lines. Free dealer repair.
New Flyer is recalling 119 2013 XD60, XN40, XDE40, and XD40 buses because color coded air lines to the E-6 brake treadle valve are routed incorrectly. If the rear air reservoir loses air supply pressure, service braking on both axles is lost, increasing crash risk; the New Flyer dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The 2013 New Flyer XD60, XN40, XDE40, and XD40 buses use an air brake system, which uses compressed air instead of hydraulic fluid to apply the brakes. The E-6 brake treadle valve is the foot-pedal valve in that system. When the driver presses the brake pedal, this valve meters air pressure to the brake circuits so the brakes respond to pedal movement.
On affected buses, the color-coded air lines connected to the E-6 brake treadle valve were installed incorrectly. Those lines are supposed to route air to the correct ports on the valve. When the lines are crossed or placed on the wrong ports, the brake plumbing no longer matches the required air-brake design for these buses.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver should not expect a dash light, noise, or pedal feel change that confirms the air lines are routed incorrectly.
Who's affected?
The scope includes XD60, XN40, XDE40, and XD40 buses, all tied to the brake system.
| 2013 New Flyer XD60 | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2013 New Flyer XN40 | brake system |
| 2013 New Flyer XDE40 | brake system |
| 2013 New Flyer XD40 | brake system |
| Units affected | 119 |
A matching 2013 New Flyer bus model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the rear air reservoir loses air supply pressure, service braking effect can be lost on both the front and rear axles, which increases crash risk. Schedule the inspection promptly and limit service use until it is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised New Flyer dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 New Flyer XD60, XN40, XDE40, or XD40 is included in this recall.
- Wait for New Flyer repair instructions before scheduling service if your owner notice has not arrived.
- Call New Flyer customer service at 1-204-982-8400 with questions and reference recall number 13V487.
- Ask about the free air-line routing inspection that corrects the incorrectly routed E-6 brake treadle valve lines.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance because service braking effect can be reduced after rear air pressure loss.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a New Flyer technician will inspect the color coded air line routing at the E-6 brake treadle valve and correct any routing that is wrong. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. The work focuses on the brake air lines, because incorrect routing can affect how the air brake system responds at the treadle valve. New Flyer has notified owners, so ask the dealer or fleet service contact to confirm the inspection path for the included XD60, XN40, XDE40, and XD40 buses.
Timeline
| October 17, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 8, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V487?
Recall 13V487 covers 119 2013 New Flyer XD60, XN40, XDE40, and XD40 buses with color-coded air lines to the E-6 brake treadle valve installed incorrectly. The defect violates federal air-brake rules, and New Flyer dealers will inspect and correct the routing for free.
What should I do if my 2013 New Flyer XD60, XN40, XDE40, or XD40 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 13V487. If it is, contact a franchised New Flyer dealer or New Flyer at 1-204-982-8400 to arrange the air-line inspection and any needed correction. Reference recall number R13-023 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. New Flyer's remedy says dealers will inspect the E-6 brake treadle valve air-line routing and correct it as needed free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall repair at no cost to the owner.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is loss of service braking effect on both the front and rear axles after a loss of air supply pressure in the rear air reservoir. That loss increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free dealer inspection and routing correction.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V487000 |
|---|---|
| New Flyer customer service | 1-204-982-8400 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V487 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V487000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →