2012 NEW FLYER XD40 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 NEW FLYER XD40
The 2012 NEW FLYER XD40 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by New Flyer Industries Ltd. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 NEW FLYER XD40
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 NEW FLYER XD40, potentially affecting up to 5,036 vehicles.
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 →Recall 13V221000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 188 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries is recalling certain model year 2012 XD35 and XD40, model year 2013 XD60, XDE40 and XDE60 and model year 2012-2013 XN40 and XN60 transit buses. In the affected buses, the push-to-start button switch may have a weak return spring, allowing the engine to start unexpectedly.
Consequence: If the engine starts without warning, there is an increased risk for injury to persons working on or near the engine.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the switches free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2013. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's recall number is R13-014.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 NEW FLYER XD40
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 NEW FLYER XD40.
Safety Rating for the 2012 NEW FLYER XD40
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 NEW FLYER XD40 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 NEW FLYER XD40
New Flyer Industries Ltd. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 NEW FLYER XD40. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS5681 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REMOVE AND REPLACE EMP BOOSTER PUMP.
ITS5369 — EQUIPMENT
Technical Instruction to Replace Steering Box Mounting Spacer.
ITS5394 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Technical Instruction to Install Exhaust Flex Connector Insulated Blanket.
ITS5324 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Technical Instruction to Adjust Shock Absorbers.
ITS5348 — STRUCTURE:BODY
Technical Instruction to Remove, Paint & Replace License Plate Lamp Housing.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 NEW FLYER XD40
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER XD40
- 2010 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2011 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2012 NEW FLYER XD40 (current)
- 2013 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2014 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2015 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2016 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2017 NEW FLYER XD40 — 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