2016 New Flyer XN40 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2016 New Flyer XN40. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Dec 19, 2025Crash risk2016–2026 New Flyer XD35, 2015–2026 New Flyer XD40, 2017–2026 New Flyer XD60 and 13 other models — Service Brakes, Air
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."
25V898000 · 7K units · New Flyer of America, Inc.
- Dec 20, 2022Crash risk2013–2022 New Flyer XDE35, 2013–2022 New Flyer XDE40, 2013–2022 New Flyer XDE60 and 5 other models — Steering
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.
22V943000 · 746 units · New Flyer of America, Inc.
- Nov 22, 2018Fire risk2015–2017 New Flyer XD40, 2015 New Flyer XD60, 2015 New Flyer XDE40 and 2 other models — Equipment
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.
18V827000 · 463 units · New Flyer of America Inc.
- Aug 30, 2017Crash risk2015–2016 New Flyer MD30, 2016 New Flyer MD35, 2017 New Flyer XD35 and 7 other models — Seat Belts
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.
17V539000 · 214 units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Sep 20, 2016Fire risk2016 New Flyer XN40, 2016 New Flyer XN60 — Fuel System, Other
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.
16V678000 · 38 units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Apr 19, 2016Crash risk2013 New Flyer C40LFR, 2014–2016 New Flyer XD35, 2015–2016 New Flyer XD40 and 10 other models — Electrical System
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.
16V223000 · 2K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.