New Flyer of America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by New Flyer of America, Inc. in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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September 20, 2016

(Campaign #: R16-026)

Pressure Relief Device may Fracture

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V678000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 38

Consequence Summary:

An unexpected release of CNG gas in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will install new a vent tubing system and replace the PRD, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-026. Note: Owners are advised to remove the vehicles from operation until the recall remedy can be applied.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: Yes

Completion Rate (%): 100

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April 19, 2016

(Campaign #: R16-005)

Rear Bus Doors May Open While in Motion

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V223000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 1,897

Consequence Summary:

If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly 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 install a firmware upgrade, and replace the roller bracket plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-005.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 96.57

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January 26, 2016

(Campaign #: R16-001)

Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat

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 Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.

NHTSA ID: 16V038000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 4,848

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 80.05

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