New Flyer of America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by New Flyer of America, Inc. in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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August 30, 2017

(Campaign #: R17-017)

Seat Belt Buckle Stuck in the Locked Position

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.

NHTSA ID: 17V539000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 214

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 99.07

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March 1, 2017

(Campaign #: R17-002)

Front Axle Beam may Crack

New Flyer Industries Ltd (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2006 L40LFand DE60LF transit buses, 2006-2007 C35LF, C40LFR, D35LF, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LF and DE40LFR transit buses, and 2005-2007 C40LF, D40LF, D60LF, DE60LFA, GE40LF, 2007 D35LFR, and DE60LFR transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with MAN V8-65L axle beams that may have cracks on the upper and/or lower surface, which, over time can cause the axle beam to fail.

NHTSA ID: 17V130000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 2,357

Consequence Summary:

Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams and determine a repair, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R17-002.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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