NEW FLYER XD60 2017

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

4 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

New Flyer Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V365000 SAFETY RECALL
3.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 18, 2021
Safety Issue:

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2017-2021 XD40, XD35, 2016-2021 XD60, 2017 XDE35, 2016-2020 XDE40, XDE60 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Potential Risk:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
New Flyer will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R21-008.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local NEW FLYER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: NEW FLYER
Mfg Campaign: R21-008
Notice Date: Jun 28, 2021
Recall Date: May 18, 2021
New Flyer Of America Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V394000 SAFETY RECALL
908 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 12, 2018
Safety Issue:

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2014-2016 New Flyer XT60, 2014-2017 New Flyer XN60 and XD60, and 2015-2017 New Flyer XDE60 urban transit buses equipped with ZF Axles that have radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Potential Risk:
Breakage of the guide pin can cause a reduction of braking ability and an increase in stopping distances, or a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a bushing kit and reinstall the brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-010.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local NEW FLYER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: NEW FLYER
Mfg Campaign: R18-010
Notice Date: Jun 29, 2018
Recall Date: Jun 12, 2018
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V539000 SAFETY RECALL
214 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 30, 2017
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local NEW FLYER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: NEW FLYER
Mfg Campaign: R17-017
Notice Date: Sep 15, 2017
Recall Date: Aug 30, 2017

Consumer Complaints

3 Complaints
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11071974 Other
Feb 9, 2018
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT DROVE A 2017 NEW FLYER XD60. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE RADIATOR DOOR PANEL DETACHED. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR PANEL STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD OF AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DOOR LATCHES ON NEWER MODEL VEHICLES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT DROVE A 2017 NEW FLYER XD60. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE RADIATOR DOOR PANEL DETACHED. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR PANEL STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD OF AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DOOR LATCHES ON NEWER MODEL VEHICLES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT DROVE A 2017 NEW FLYER XD60. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE RADIATOR DOOR PANEL DETACHED. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR PANEL STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD OF AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DOOR LATCHES ON NEWER MODEL VEHICLES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Manufacturer: NEW FLYER
Mfg Campaign: 11071974
Notice Date: Feb 9, 2018
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2018
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11071974 Other
Feb 9, 2018
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT DROVE A 2017 NEW FLYER XD60. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE RADIATOR DOOR PANEL DETACHED. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR PANEL STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD OF AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DOOR LATCHES ON NEWER MODEL VEHICLES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT DROVE A 2017 NEW FLYER XD60. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE RADIATOR DOOR PANEL DETACHED. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR PANEL STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD OF AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DOOR LATCHES ON NEWER MODEL VEHICLES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT DROVE A 2017 NEW FLYER XD60. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE RADIATOR DOOR PANEL DETACHED. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR PANEL STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD OF AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DOOR LATCHES ON NEWER MODEL VEHICLES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Manufacturer: NEW FLYER
Mfg Campaign: 11071974
Notice Date: Feb 9, 2018
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2018
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11071974 Other
Feb 9, 2018
Defect Description:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT DROVE A 2017 NEW FLYER XD60. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE RADIATOR DOOR PANEL DETACHED. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR PANEL STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD OF AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DOOR LATCHES ON NEWER MODEL VEHICLES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT DROVE A 2017 NEW FLYER XD60. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE RADIATOR DOOR PANEL DETACHED. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR PANEL STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD OF AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DOOR LATCHES ON NEWER MODEL VEHICLES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT DROVE A 2017 NEW FLYER XD60. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE RADIATOR DOOR PANEL DETACHED. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR PANEL STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD OF AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DOOR LATCHES ON NEWER MODEL VEHICLES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Manufacturer: NEW FLYER
Mfg Campaign: 11071974
Notice Date: Feb 9, 2018
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2018

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