New Flyer of America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2018
Updated on March 31, 2026.
There were 5 safety recalls made by New Flyer of America, Inc. in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 22, 2018
(Campaign #: R18-020)
Fire Suppression System May Not Discharge
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.
NHTSA ID: 18V827000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 463
Consequence Summary:
If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Corrective Action:
New Flyer has notified owners, and KTI will inspect the fire suppression systems and replace the electrical piston actuators, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-020.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
September 12, 2018
(Campaign #: R18-014)
Loss of Drive from Broken Transmission Switch
New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 New Flyer XDE60, XDE40, and 2017 XDE35 transit buses, equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
NHTSA ID: 18V615000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 386
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
New Flyer will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-014.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.48
June 12, 2018
(Campaign #: R18-010)
Brake Support Bolt may Break/FMVSS 121
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."
NHTSA ID: 18V394000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 908
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75
March 7, 2018
(Campaign #: R18-002)
Drive Shaft Failure Causing Loss of Drive Power
New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 XDE40 and XDE60 and 2017 XDE35 Heavy Duty Urban Transit buses. The plastic end-caps of the drive shaft slip yoke may crack and fail.
NHTSA ID: 18V155000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 979
Consequence Summary:
Failure of the drive shaft end-caps would result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft slip yoke, replacing any drive shaft that has plastic end-caps on the slip yoke, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-002.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
January 9, 2018
(Campaign #: R18-001)
Improperly Torqued Hose Connections/FMVSS 121
New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2017 XD40, XDE40, XN40, XT60, and 2016-2017 XDE60 transit buses. The air brake hose connections for the front axle ABS modulator valves may not be properly tightened, possibly resulting in the air brake hose disconnecting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 18V020000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 283
Consequence Summary:
If the brake hose disconnects from the ABS modulator valve, there will be no brake force applied to either of the front axle brake assemblies, lengthening the needed braking distance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
New Flyer will notify owners, and will reconnect the air hose using the proper tightness, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
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