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Model-level recall history

New Flyer XN40 recalls by year

Explore official NHTSA model-level records from 2011 through 2026. Choose a year to review consequences, remedies, campaign numbers, and instructions for that year and model.

82NHTSA recall records
22unique campaigns
16model years represented
Critical safety flags appear in this model history.

1 records include a Do Not Drive flag. Open the applicable model year and confirm your exact VIN before taking action.

Year-by-year record count

Recall history across model years

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Affected systems

Frequently represented components

Component counts describe records in the NHTSA dataset, not failure rates.

Service brakes, air: Antilock11 records across 2 unique campaigns
Electronic stability control (esc)10 records across 1 unique campaign
Steering: Column10 records across 1 unique campaign
Engine and engine cooling: Engine7 records across 2 unique campaigns
Equipment6 records across 2 unique campaigns
Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft6 records across 1 unique campaign
Seats5 records across 1 unique campaign
Electrical system: Software4 records across 1 unique campaign
Service brakes, air3 records across 2 unique campaigns
Steering: Linkages: Tie rod assembly3 records across 1 unique campaign
Electrical system: Ignition: Switch2 records across 1 unique campaign
Parking brake2 records across 1 unique campaign
Seat belts2 records across 1 unique campaign
Seat belts: Front: Buckle assembly2 records across 1 unique campaign
Structure: Body: Door2 records across 1 unique campaign
Vehicle speed control2 records across 1 unique campaign
Visibility: Sun/moon roof assembly2 records across 1 unique campaign
Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel1 records across 1 unique campaign
Fuel system, other1 records across 1 unique campaign
Steering1 records across 1 unique campaign

Campaign history

Recently reported New Flyer XN40 campaigns

Campaigns are grouped across the model years represented on this page.

25V89800012/19/2025

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 121, "Air Brake Systems" and 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."

Model years in this history: 2026, 2025, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

23V89800012/22/2023

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2022-2023 XD35, XD40, XN35, XN40, and 2023 XD60, XE35, XE40, and XN60 transit buses. Due to a software error, unintended acceleration may occur during certain conditions.

Model years in this history: 2023, 2022

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 15, 2024. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947. New Flyer's number for this recall is R23-022.

23V72200010/26/2023

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.

Model years in this history: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect, and if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947. New Flyer's number for this recall is R23-20.

22V94300012/20/2022

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2022 XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XE40, XN40, 2017-2022 XE60, 2014-2022 XT40 and XT60 transit buses equipped with a double tilt steering column. The steering column connection to the upper steering shaft may become loose.

Model years in this history: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering column and shaft components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R22-035.

22V63700008/24/2022

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XD40, XD60, XDE40, 2022 XN35, XE40, XN40, and 2021 XN60 transit buses. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture.

Model years in this history: 2022

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear if required, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 2, 2022. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R22-026.

19V10000002/15/2019

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2018 XDE60 and XD40, 2018-2019 XN40, and 2019 XE60 heavy duty urban transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with an AS-3 tempered glass panel in the rooftop emergency escape hatch that may shatter in extreme cold temperatures.

Model years in this history: 2019, 2018

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the roof hatch glass shatters, glass particles could fall down onto passengers, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tempered glass panel, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2019. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R19-002.

18V82700011/22/2018

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2017 New Flyer XD40 and XN60, 2015 XD60 and XDE40 and 2013-2017 XN40 vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Technologies, Inc. (KTI) KDS-25 fire extinguishers as part of the optional fire suppression system. The actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent in the event of a fire.

Model years in this history: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Remedy

New Flyer has notified owners, and KTI will inspect the fire suppression systems and replace the electrical piston actuators, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-020.

18V02000001/09/2018

New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2017 XD40, XDE40, XN40, XT60, and 2016-2017 XDE60 transit buses. The air brake hose connections for the front axle ABS modulator valves may not be properly tightened, possibly resulting in the air brake hose disconnecting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Model years in this history: 2017

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the brake hose disconnects from the ABS modulator valve, there will be no brake force applied to either of the front axle brake assemblies, lengthening the needed braking distance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners, and will reconnect the air hose using the proper tightness, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-001.

17V53900008/30/2017

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 MD30, 2016 MD35, 2017 XD35, XD60, XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XN35 and 2016-2017 XD40 and XN40 transit buses, equipped with certain Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats (models Ergo R, Ergo D, AM71, AM72 and AM80). The seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.

Model years in this history: 2017, 2016

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer has notified owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyers' number for this recall is R17-017.

Do Not Drive16V67800009/20/2016

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2016 New Flyer XN60 and XN40 Xcelsior transit buses manufactured June 22, 2016, to September 14, 2016, powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The pressure relief device (PRD) of the CNG system may fracture and separate, allowing a high pressure release of CNG.

Model years in this history: 2016

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An unexpected release of CNG gas in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will install new a vent tubing system and replace the PRD, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-026. Note: Owners are advised to remove the vehicles from operation until the recall remedy can be applied.

16V22300004/19/2016

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XN35, 2014-2016 XD35, XD60, XDE40, 2015-2016 XD40, XDE60, 2014 XDE35, 2013-2015 XE40, 2013-2016 XN40, XN60, and 2014-2015 XT40, and XT60 transit buses. These buses have an Electric Transit Operator (ETO) controller that controls the bus door motor function which may have a software defect which can cause failure of the rear door guide roller linkage resulting in a bus' rear door opening unexpectedly while the bus is in motion.

Model years in this history: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a firmware upgrade, and replace the roller bracket plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-005.

16V03800001/26/2016

New Flyer Industries, Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 New Flyer MD30, 2012 C35LFR, 2010-2011 D35LFR, NABI 35LFW, 2011 D40LFR, 2010-2012 D60LFR and NABI 31LFW, 2010 C40LF, DE35LF, D40LF, DE40LFA, DE60LFA, GE35LFR and GE40LF, 2009 DE60LF and GE40LFR, 2010-2013 C40LFR, DE60LFR, NABI 416 and NABI 60BRT, 2010-2015 XD35, XDE40, NABI 40LFW and 42BRT, 2011-2015 XD40 and XN40, 2013-2015 XD60, XDE60 and XN35, 2010-2014 XDE35, 2013 XE40, 2012-2015 XN60, equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.

Model years in this history: 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. Recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706, or Recaro customer service at 1-800-873-2276. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-001.

15V56200009/04/2015

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 New Flyer XDE40 and XD40, 2014 XD60, XN35 and XN60, 2015 XDE35, and 2013-2015 XN40 transit buses. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an improperly torqued front axle center link retaining clamp on the tie rod. As a result, the tie rod may disconnect, causing a loss of steering.

Model years in this history: 2015, 2014, 2013

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that the center link retaining clamp is properly torqued. Any components displaying play or movement will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R15-015.

15V33300006/01/2015

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XE40, XN35, and XN60, 2014 XD35, XDE40, and XT60, 2014-2015 XD60, and XT40, 2013-2014 XDE35, and XN40, and 2015 XDE60 transit buses. These vehicles have door controller assemblies that may have a software defect which can cause the rear passenger doors to open, without warning, when the bus accelerates from a stopped position.

Model years in this history: 2014, 2013

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the rear bus door opens while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will update the Door Controller Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R15-006.

15V29200005/18/2015

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, 2008-2013 C40LF, 2008-2013 C40LFR, 2009 L40LFR, 2009 C35LF, 2013-2014 XN35, 2011-2014 XN40, and 2012-2014 XN60 buses, equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

Model years in this history: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the engine oil comes into contact with hot surfaces, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Cummins will notify owners on behalf of New Flyer, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at (204) 224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R15-007.

14V53200009/04/2014

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 XD35, XDE35, XE40, and 2013-2014 XD40, XD60, XDE40, XDE60, XN35, XN40, and XN60 transit buses. During installation, the Brake Pedal Mounting Plate may have been clamped between the Brake Pedal Assembly and the Brake Valve Actuator (BVA) resulting in a misalignment and binding of the internal piston in the BVA.

Model years in this history: 2014, 2013

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

The binding of the piston may result in increased resistance while applying the brakes and the potential for brake drag once the brake pedal is released. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners and will replace the brake pedal mounting plate and the Brake Valve Actuator (BVA), free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876. New Flyer's number for this recall is R14-019.

14V08700003/04/2014

New Flyer Industries Canada ULC (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009 C35LF and L40LFR, model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, model year 2008-2013 C40LF and C40LFR, model year 2013 XN35, model year 2011-2013 XN40 and model year 2012-2013 XN60 transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. In the affected vehicles, condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

Model years in this history: 2013, 2012, 2011

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners, and authorized Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Customers may contact New Flyer at 1-204-934-4876 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. New Flyer's number associated with this recall is R14-006.

13V48700010/17/2013

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 XD40 buses manufactured May 24, 2013, through September 5, 2013; model year 2013 XN40 buses manufactured April 18, 2013, through September 11, 2013; model year 2013 XD60 buses manufactured May 31, 2013, through September 5, 2013; and model year 2013 XDE40 buses manufactured on May 17, 2013. The color coded air lines to the E-6 brake treadle valve may have been installed incorrectly. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Model years in this history: 2013

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

In the event of a loss of air supply pressure in the rear air reservoir, there would be a loss of service braking effect on both the front and rear axles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will inspect, and correct the air line routing, as needed, free of charge. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-982-8400. New Flyer's recall number is R13-023.

13V45900009/20/2013

New Flyer Industries is recalling certain model year 2012 XN40 transit buses manufactured October 30, 2012, through November 27, 2012, and equipped with certain Sportworks Northwest Apex 3 bicycle racks. In the affected racks, cracks may develop where the latch tube is welded to the pivot tabs connected to the frame. Over time, the cracks may lead to separation of the latch tube and latch handle.

Model years in this history: 2012

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the latch handle and tube fall from the rack it would create a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners and Sportworks Northwest will replace the frames under warranty, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2013. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-800-665-2637 or Sportworks at 1-888-861-0555 ext. 2. New Flyer's campaign number is R13-022.

13V22100005/28/2013

New Flyer Industries is recalling certain model year 2012 XD35 and XD40, model year 2013 XD60, XDE40 and XDE60 and model year 2012-2013 XN40 and XN60 transit buses. In the affected buses, the push-to-start button switch may have a weak return spring, allowing the engine to start unexpectedly.

Model years in this history: 2013, 2012

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the engine starts without warning, there is an increased risk for injury to persons working on or near the engine.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the switches free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2013. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's recall number is R13-014.

12V51800010/25/2012

New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 transit buses, models C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, and XN40. Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven.

Model years in this history: 2012, 2011

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify the owners and the affected brake chambers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.

12V00200001/04/2012

NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS 2009-2012 XDE40, MODEL YEARS 2010-2011 MODELS XD35 AND XDE35, MODEL YEAR 2010 XD40, AND MODEL YEAR 2011 XN40 TRANSIT BUSES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH A PARKER-HANNIFIN (VANSCO) INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE PROGRAMMING OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS SUCH THAT IF MULTIPLE ERROR MESSAGES ARE RECEIVED BY THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FROM THE VEHICLE POWERTRAIN, THE “CHECK ENGINE” AND/OR “STOP ENGINE” INDICATOR LAMPS ON THE DASH MAY NOT ILLUMINATE AND THE ENGINE MAY ENTER A SAFETY OR SHUTDOWN MODE OF OPERATION.

Model years in this history: 2011

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

ENGINE SHUTDOWN WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE PROPULSION OR VEHICLE STALL, EITHER OF WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

NEW FLYER WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2012. NEW FLYER WILL UPLOAD A CORRECTED SOFTWARE VERSION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4876.

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