2015 NEW FLYER MD30 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 NEW FLYER MD30
The 2015 NEW FLYER MD30 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, SEAT BELTS, SEATS. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by New Flyer Industries Ltd. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2015 NEW FLYER MD30
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2015 NEW FLYER MD30, potentially affecting up to 5,276 vehicles.
Recall 17V539000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 214 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 17V539000 — SEAT BELTS
| 214 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V038000 — SEATS
| 4,848 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 NEW FLYER MD30
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 NEW FLYER MD30.
Safety Rating for the 2015 NEW FLYER MD30
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 NEW FLYER MD30 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 NEW FLYER MD30
New Flyer Industries Ltd. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 NEW FLYER MD30. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS6085 — STEERING:COLUMN
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REMOVE AND REPLACE HARNESS BRACKET ON STEERING COLUMN.
ITS6075 — ENGINE
Technical Instruction to Remove and Replace Block Heater.
ITS6063 — STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO CUT STRUCTURE AT CURBSIDE FRONT WHEEL WELL AND WELD IN POCKET TO ELIMINATE TIRE SCRUB.
ITS5963 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Instruction to Rewiring Instruction for MUX Controller.
ITS5904 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Technical Instruction to Inspect Axle Tower.
ITS5829 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Instruction to Reposition Front Electrical Distribution Center Board.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 NEW FLYER MD30
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER MD30
- 2014 NEW FLYER MD30 — 0 complaints
- 2015 NEW FLYER MD30 (current)
- 2016 NEW FLYER MD30 — 0 complaints
Other NEW FLYER Models
- NEW FLYER XD60 — 5 total complaints
- NEW FLYER D40LF — 4 total complaints
- NEW FLYER XT40 — 3 total complaints
- NEW FLYER D60LFR — 2 total complaints
- NEW FLYER GE40LF — 2 total complaints
- NEW FLYER C40FLR — 1 total complaint
- NEW FLYER C40LF — 1 total complaint
- NEW FLYER XCELSIOR — 1 total complaint