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Campaign 14V532 Posted September 4, 2014 731 units

2013-2014 New Flyer XD/XDE/XN/XE Recall 14V532: Brake Drag

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 1, 2026

Recall 14V532 covers 731 2013-2014 New Flyer transit buses for brake pedal plate misalignment. Repair is free at any franchised New Flyer dealer.

New Flyer is recalling 731 2013-2014 transit buses, including XD60 and XDE60 models, because the brake pedal mounting plate was installed in a way that can misalign the brake valve actuator and bind its internal piston. That binding can add resistance while braking or create brake drag after the pedal is released, and the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The service brake system on these 2013-2014 New Flyer transit buses uses air pressure to apply the brakes when the driver presses the pedal. The brake pedal assembly moves a brake valve actuator, the part that turns pedal movement into air-brake valve movement. That actuator has an internal piston that needs to move freely for the pedal input to reach the braking system cleanly.

On the recalled buses, the brake pedal mounting plate was installed in the wrong position. It was clamped between the brake pedal assembly and the brake valve actuator. That misalignment can make the actuator piston bind instead of sliding normally, which interferes with the way the service brakes respond to the pedal.

There is no warning sign before failure. A driver should not count on a noise, warning light, or clear pedal change before the actuator binds.

Who's affected?

Covers 10 New Flyer bus models across the 2013-2014 model years, all tied to the brake system.

2013 New Flyer XD60 brake system
2013 New Flyer XDE60 brake system
2013 New Flyer XN40 brake system
2013 New Flyer XN60 brake system
2013 New Flyer XDE40 brake system
Units affected731

A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.

What's the safety risk?

Binding in the brake pedal piston can make the pedal harder to apply and leave the brakes dragging after release. That can reduce normal brake response and increase the risk of a crash. Schedule the recall repair promptly and ask the dealer about safe transport if braking feels abnormal. Repair will be free at any franchised New Flyer dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2014 New Flyer XD60, XDE60, XN40, XN60, XDE40, XD40, XN35, XD35, XE40, or XDE35 bus is included in this recall.
  2. Contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876 if the September 15, 2014 owner notice is missing or unclear.
  3. Reference recall number 14V532 when you call New Flyer or speak with the service location.
  4. Schedule the free brake pedal mounting plate and Brake Valve Actuator replacement that fixes the brake-pedal binding and brake-drag risk.
  5. Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and pull the bus from service if the brake pedal feels resistant or the brakes drag after release.

What happens at the repair

The recall began on September 15, 2014, and the dealer repair is to replace the brake pedal mounting plate and the Brake Valve Actuator (BVA), free of charge. At the dealer, a New Flyer technician removes the misaligned mounting plate setup, installs the corrected brake pedal mounting plate, and replaces the BVA so the internal piston does not bind. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the repair is available.

Timeline

September 4, 2014 NHTSA published the recall
September 15, 2014 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V532?

Recall 14V532 covers 731 2013-2014 New Flyer transit buses with a brake pedal mounting plate and Brake Valve Actuator alignment problem. The defect can make the brake pedal harder to apply and cause brake drag after release, increasing crash risk.

What should I do if my 2013-2014 New Flyer XD60, XDE60, XN40, XN60, XDE40, XD40, XN35, XD35, XE40, or XDE35 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 14V532. If it is, contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876 or an authorized New Flyer service location. Reference recall 14V532 and New Flyer's recall number R14-019 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and New Flyer will replace the brake pedal mounting plate and Brake Valve Actuator free of charge for buses included in recall 14V532.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is increased brake resistance and brake drag after the pedal is released. NHTSA campaign 14V532 says those conditions increase crash risk, so included buses need the free brake pedal mounting plate and Brake Valve Actuator replacement.

When did the New Flyer recall repair begin?

The recall repair began on September 15, 2014. New Flyer notified owners and opened the free replacement of the brake pedal mounting plate and Brake Valve Actuator for buses included in recall 14V532.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V532000
New Flyer customer service1-204-934-4876
NHTSA recall #14V532
NHTSA recall # (full)14V532000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →