2016 NEW FLYER XD40 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 NEW FLYER XD40
The 2016 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 EQUIPMENT, 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 XD40
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 NEW FLYER XD40, potentially affecting up to 2,788 vehicles.
Recall 18V827000 — EQUIPMENT
| 463 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy: 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....
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 →Recall 16V223000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 1,897 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XN35, 2014-2016 XD35, XD60, XDE40, 2015-2016 XD40, XDE60, 2014 XDE35, 2013-2015 XE40, 2013-2016 XN40, XN60, and 2014-2015 XT40, and XT60 transit buses. These buses have an Electric Transit Operator (ETO) controller that controls the bus door motor function which may have a software defect which can cause...
Consequence: If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a firmware upgrade, and replace the roller bracket plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 NEW FLYER XD40
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 NEW FLYER XD40.
Safety Rating for the 2016 NEW FLYER XD40
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 NEW FLYER XD40 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 NEW FLYER XD40
New Flyer Industries Ltd. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 NEW FLYER XD40. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS6785 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
This Maintenance Instruction Decribes How to Add Relay for Auto Neutral Signal to Transmission Control Module.
ITS6339 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REWORK HEAT EXCHANGER CABIN LOOP LINE AND ROUTING.
ITS6364 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REWORK HEAT EXCHANGER CABIN LOOP LINE AND ROUTING.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 NEW FLYER XD40
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER XD40
- 2011 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2012 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2013 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2014 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2015 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2016 NEW FLYER XD40 (current)
- 2017 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2018 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2019 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2020 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2021 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