New Flyer of America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 31, 2026.
There were 4 safety recalls made by New Flyer of America, Inc. in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
September 4, 2015
(Campaign #: R15-015)
Improperly Torqued Tie Rod Clamp
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.
NHTSA ID: 15V562000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 432
Consequence Summary:
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 4, 2015
(Campaign #: R15-012)
Pressure Relief Device may not Vent Pressure
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014 NABI 42BRT transit buses manufactured from December 19, 2014, through June 6, 2015, and 2014-2015 NABI 40LFW transit buses manufactured from September 11, 2014, through June 3, 2015. The affected buses are powered with compressed natural gas (CNG) and are equipped with pressure relief devices (PRD) that may not function as designed, failing to vent a buildup of pressure, such as could occur if the CNG tank was exposed to fire.
NHTSA ID: 15V485000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
# of Units Affected: 70
Consequence Summary:
If the PRD does not activate in the event of a build up of pressure, the CNG tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and injury.
Corrective Action:
New Flyer has notified owners, and Agility, supplier of the CNG system, will replace the PRDs, free of charge. The recall began on August 17, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-1251. New Flyer's number for this recall is R15-012.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
June 1, 2015
(Campaign #: R15-006)
Rear Bus Doors May Open While Bus is in Motion
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.
NHTSA ID: 15V333000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 1,147
Consequence Summary:
If the rear bus door opens while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.25
May 18, 2015
(Campaign #: R15-007)
Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
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.
NHTSA ID: 15V292000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 2,956
Consequence Summary:
If the engine oil comes into contact with hot surfaces, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.1
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