2016 NEW FLYER MD30 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 NEW FLYER MD30
The 2016 NEW FLYER MD30 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, SEAT BELTS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by New Flyer Industries Ltd. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 NEW FLYER MD30
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 NEW FLYER MD30, potentially affecting up to 856 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 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2016 NEW FLYER MD30
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 NEW FLYER MD30.
Safety Rating for the 2016 NEW FLYER MD30
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 NEW FLYER MD30 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 NEW FLYER MD30
New Flyer Industries Ltd. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 NEW FLYER MD30. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSIB 25-02 — SERVICE BRAKES
This Technical Service Information Bulletin has been issued to advise customers to change the lower dust cap on the rear brake calipers on certain MiDi contracts. This is to be undertaken as part of the next scheduled service for affected vehicles due to a fouling condition between the spring beam...
ITS6540 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Technical Instruction to add new bulb type edge seal to HVAC air return duct, and rewire/configure TK control system to incorporate "Run" signal.
ITS6540 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Technical Instruction to add new bulb type edge seal to HVAC air return duct, and rewire/configure TK control system to incorporate "Run" signal.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 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 — 0 complaints
- 2016 NEW FLYER MD30 (current)
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- 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