2014 New Flyer Xde60 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (4)
Steering:column 2022-12-20 · campaign 22V943000 · 746 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Seats 2016-01-26 · campaign 16V038000 · 4,848 vehicles
Defect: 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 Er
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Air 2014-09-04 · campaign 14V532000 · 731 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Diesel 2014-08-28 · campaign 14V519000 · 39 vehicles
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014 MD30, XD40, XD60, XDE40, and XDE60 transit buses. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
Risk: If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: New Flyer will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel filter with a new one, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876 or Cummins customer service at 1-812-377-3713. New Flyer's number for this recall is R14-018.
Service bulletins (30)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-21 · TSIB 25-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
thermo-king has issued a service bulletin (sb866-1) related to the clutch bearing maintenance on their qs616 hvac screw compressor. new flyer is issuing this technical service information bulletin to notify new flyer xd60, xn60 and xde60 bus operators about this thermo-king service bulletin.
Power Train 2024-12-06 · ITS61187 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
instructions to service to incorporate a plc update to prevent interlock activation when can speed messages are absent.
Steering 2024-07-16 · TSIB 22-13 Rev B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin increasing the torque value of a joint in a double-tilt steering column spline shaft.
Structure 2021-10-08 · ITS60288 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this instruction to service (its) decribes the inspection procedure required to inspect the upper bulkhead brakets for cracks, on the articulation joint of a sixty foot bus.
Structure 2020-01-31 · ITS58838 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical instruction describing how to repair cracks in def tank bracket welds, and add reinforced support bracket to def tank area.
Steering 2019-10-31 · ITS58779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service instruction describing how to rewire trw steering column to provide a memory power circuit. - the addition of the switch ensures that the trw steering system maintains its calibration in the event of a power disruption.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.