R20-007 – Loss of Drive from Fractured Pressure Switch – 2015-2016 New Flyer XDE60, XDE40 & 2016 XDE35 Transit Buses

August 6, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V462000

Loss of Drive from Fractured Pressure Switch

A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, offloading passengers to transfer them to another bus can increase the risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V462

Manufacturer New Flyer of America Inc.

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 152

 

Summary

New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 XDE60, XDE40 and 2016 XDE35 transit buses equipped with specific Allison Transmission drive units. The pressure switches on these Drive Units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.

 

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners, and Allison Transmissions will remove and replace the two C1 and C2 pressure switches on each hybrid drive motor, and also inspect and correct for debris accumulation in the associated pressure switch plumbing, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer’s number for this recall is R20-007.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

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2018FA07, Rev. C
July 17, 2020

 

Revisions to this document are noted by a stripe in the left-hand margin

 

SUBJECT: H 40/50 EP^TM Drive Unit C1/C2 Pressure Switch

MODELS AFFECTED: H 40/50 EP^TM Drive Unit

 

Introduction:

Allison Transmission, Inc. (ATI) has identified an issue with the pressure switch (P/N 29506484) used in a specific population of H 40/50 EP^TM Drive Units. The Drive Units, within the serial number range specified below, were built with pressure switches that can fail in an either open or closed state. The failure can cause diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) to set which may disable the corresponding clutch, locking the Drive Unit into the unaffected range with reduced performance, or disable propulsion. Additionally, a subset population of Drive Units within the same serial number range may have debris in valve bodies or internal passages that could prevent proper valve operation. The purpose of this Field Action is to proactively replace the two (2) pressure switches used in each of the affected Drive Units, and inspect and remove debris in the subset population according to the procedure included in this Field Action.

Prior to working on vehicles, please read SIL 21-TR-18, Defective Normally Open Pressure Switch P/N 29506484, for parts information. All replacement pressure switches installed in the affected Drive Unit serial number ranges must be stamped with a date code of 1918 or later.

 

Serial Number Range:

The serial number range included in this Field Action is 7110008473 through 7110009446. All serial numbers in this range will require the two (2) pressure switches to be replaced.

The serial numbers of the subset population requiring the additional debris inspection and removal are 7110009294 through 7110009445.

 

Repair Process Overview:

All buses equipped with a Drive Unit serial number 7110008473 through 7110009446 will need to have the oil drained into a clean container for reuse. The oil pan will be removed and the two (2) pressure switches replaced. Refer to Allison Electric Drives Service Manual SM3602 Section 5-12 for pan removal and Section 6-15, C1/C2 Relay Valve Body, for switch replacement.

For buses equipped with a Drive Unit serial number 7110009293 through 7110009445, valve bodies will need removed, inspected for debris, and compressed air blown through the C1 and C2 pressure taps in the rear cover to remove any potential debris, followed by pressure switch replacement. Instructions for Drive Unit serial numbers

7110009293 through 7110009445 are provided at the end of this document. Refer to Allison Electric Drives Service Manual SM3602 Sections 5-13 through 5-17 for disassembly and Sections 6-13 through 6-15 for installation.

 

Table 1. ATI Required Service Parts

Part Description	Part Number	Quantity Per Bus
Pressure Switch, N/O	29506484	2
O-Ring, Switch	29501439	2
Gasket, Oil Pan	29538847	1
O-Ring, Drain Plug	23019664	1
O-Ring, Filter	23018950	1

 

Claim Submittal Information:

For all proactive repairs, refer to Table 2 and Table 3 below for claim submittal information.

For all claims made against repairs that are not proactive; where a pressure switch is already failed before it could be pro-actively replaced, refer to Table 4 and Table 5 below for claim submittal information.

NOTE: Drive unit serials 7110008473 through and including 7110008854 may already have a claim for non-proactive pressure switch replacement. Please ensure that any serial in this range with a non-proactive claim has had both C1 and C2 pressure switches replaced with new pressure switches.

 

Table 2. Proactive Repair Claim Information

Claim Type	04
Special Activity Indicator	2018FA07
Primary Failed Part	29506484
Complaint Code	AT02
Failure Code	CC03

 

Table 3. Proactive Repair Labor Codes

Labor Code	Labor Hours	Labor Operation
00094100	1.2	R&R Oil Pan and Fluid
00096100	0.2	Switch Replacement
00094700	2.8	Debris Inspection
00096400	0.5	Final Test Drive

 

Refer to Table 4 and Table 5 below for non-proacitve repair claims.

 

Table 4. Non-Proactive Repair Claim Information

Claim Type	01
Special Activity Indicator	2018FA07
Primary Failed Part	29506484
Complaint Code	EL02
Failure Code	AC00

 

Table 5. Non-Proactive Repair Labor Codes

Labor Code	Labor Hours	Labor Operation
00094100	1.2	R&R Oil Pan and Fluid
00096100	0.2	Switch Replacement
00094700	2.8	Debris Inspection
00096400	0.5	Final Test Drive
00096901	0.5	Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

 

Any additional parts, labor, net items, or travel costs deemed necessary to complete this Field Action must be described in detail in the claim narrative. Unexplained costs will be deducted from the claim.

Authorized Allison service outlets must follow the published Allison Transmission current labor time guide for work performed when adding any additional charges.

 

Procedure for Inspection and Removal of Debris:

1. With the Drive Unit installed, drain the fluid into a clean container for reuse, and drop the oil pan from the Drive Unit.

 

2. suction filter and unplug all connectors on the internal harness.

 

3. oil level sensor, C1/C2 valve body, shift relay valve body, control main valve body, and separator plate.

 

4. C1 and C2 plugs (shown below) on the backside of the rear cover.

 

5. Starting with the C2 pressure circuit, plug the 4mm orifice on the stator housing, as shown below. Pressurize the C2 pressure tap on the rear cover with air to blow out any debris. Check the previously plugged 4mm passage for loose debris and remove if any is found.

 

6. To inspect the C1 pressure circuit, plug the 4mm orifice on the opposite side the stator housing, as shown below. Pressurize the C1 pressure tap on the rear cover with air to blow out any debris. Check the previously plugged 4mm passage for loose debris and remove if any is found.

 

7. Inspect the removed valve bodies and the separator plate for any machine chips or debris. Verify proper valve movement. If any debris is found, additional valve body teardown should be performed. Replace any components that may have damage.
8. Reassemble the valve bodies and install two (2) new pressure switches (P/N 29506484) and O-rings (P/N 29501439). New switches must be stamped with date code 1918 or later on the metal retainer ring.

 

9. Reassemble remaining parts, refill the Drive Unit, and test drive to verify proper operation.

 

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5 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
NEW FLYER	XDE35	2016
NEW FLYER	XDE40	2015-2016
NEW FLYER	XDE60	2015-2016

 

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9 Associated Documents

Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-20V462-6014.pdf 244.919KB

 

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V462-1799.pdf 1153.424KB

 

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-20V462-2546.PDF 216.734KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-3

RCLQRT-20V462-3741.PDF 211.145KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-2

RCLQRT-20V462-5277.PDF 211.432KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-4

RCLQRT-20V462-8479.PDF 211.248KB

 

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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1

RCLRPT-20V462-5529.PDF 216.808KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-1

RCLQRT-20V462-3449.PDF 211.331KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2021-3

RCLQRT-20V462-9393.PDF 211.542KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=20V462&docType=RCL

 

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