2014 NEW FLYER XD40 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 NEW FLYER XD40
The 2014 NEW FLYER XD40 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 SEATS, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by New Flyer Industries Ltd. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2014 NEW FLYER XD40
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2014 NEW FLYER XD40, potentially affecting up to 6,050 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 15V562000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 432 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 New Flyer XDE40 and XD40, 2014 XD60, XN35 and XN60, 2015 XDE35, and 2013-2015 XN40 transit buses. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an improperly torqued front axle center link retaining clamp on the tie rod. As a result, the tie rod may disconnect, causing a loss...
Consequence: A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that the center link retaining clamp is properly torqued. Any components displaying play or movement will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The...
View full details →Recall 14V532000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 731 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 XD35, XDE35, XE40, and 2013-2014 XD40, XD60, XDE40, XDE60, XN35, XN40, and XN60 transit buses. During installation, the Brake Pedal Mounting Plate may have been clamped between the Brake Pedal Assembly and the Brake Valve Actuator (BVA) resulting in a misalignment and binding of the internal piston in...
Consequence: The binding of the piston may result in increased resistance while applying the brakes and the potential for brake drag once the brake pedal is released. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners and will replace the brake pedal mounting plate and the Brake Valve Actuator (BVA), free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876. New Flyer's...
View full details →Recall 14V519000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 39 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014 MD30, XD40, XD60, XDE40, and XDE60 transit buses. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
Consequence: If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel filter with a new one, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876 or Cummins customer service at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 NEW FLYER XD40
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 NEW FLYER XD40.
Safety Rating for the 2014 NEW FLYER XD40
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 NEW FLYER XD40 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 NEW FLYER XD40
New Flyer Industries Ltd. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 NEW FLYER XD40. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS6014 — EQUIPMENT
Technical Instruction to Remove Front Brake Air Line P-clamps and Brackets.
ITS5964 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Technical Instruction to Front Height Sensor Rewiring with Shielded Cable.
ITS5964 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Technical Instruction to Front Height Sensor Rewiring with Shielded Cable.
ITS5940 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Technical Instruction to Rewire DEF Tank Sensor.
ITS5940 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Technical Instruction to Rewire DEF Tank Sensor.
ITS5940 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Technical Instruction to Rewire DEF Tank Sensor.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 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 — 0 complaints
- 2013 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2014 NEW FLYER XD40 (current)
- 2015 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2016 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2017 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2018 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2019 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