2015 New Flyer Xde35 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
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.
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 2015-09-04 · campaign 15V562000 · 432 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (14)
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2019-09-20 · SMB186 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service manual bulletin providing revised, corrected or additional information for the preventive maintenance on buses specifically equipped with a powerex direct drive air compressor.
Service Brakes, Air 2019-09-20 · SMB188 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service manual bulletin provides revised information for the preventive maintenance on specifically equipped vehicles with the powerex belt driven air compressor.
Electrical System 2019-09-13 · SMB187 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service manual bulletin which stresses the need for safety when performing maintenance on the high voltage systems on your new flyer vehicle.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2018-01-05 · SMB178 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service manual bulletin provides new oem (kongsberg) pm inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles.
Equipment 2018-01-05 · PMB049 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this parts manual bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles.
Equipment 2017-12-06 · SMB177 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service manual bulletin provides new inspection and replacement requirements for the coolant hoses located above the sds enclosure on specifically equipped buses.
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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.