2021 NEW FLYER XD40 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Investigations
Overview of the 2021 NEW FLYER XD40
The 2021 NEW FLYER XD40 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 25 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT.
Recalls for the 2021 NEW FLYER XD40
NHTSA has recorded 25 recalls for the 2021 NEW FLYER XD40, potentially affecting up to 96,304 vehicles.
Recall 23V722000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 2,351 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect, and if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at...
View full details →Recall 23V722000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 2,351 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect, and if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at...
View full details →Recall 23V722000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 2,351 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect, and if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at...
View full details →Recall 23V722000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 2,351 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect, and if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at...
View full details →Recall 23V722000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 2,351 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect, and if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at...
View full details →Recall 23V722000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 2,351 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect, and if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at...
View full details →Recall 23V722000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 2,351 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect, and if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at...
View full details →Recall 23V722000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 2,351 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect, and if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at...
View full details →Recall 23V722000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 2,351 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect, and if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at...
View full details →Recall 23V722000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 2,351 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect, and if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at...
View full details →Recall 23V722000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 2,351 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect, and if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at...
View full details →Recall 22V637000 — STEERING
| 55 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XD40, XD60, XDE40, 2022 XN35, XE40, XN40, and 2021 XN60 transit buses. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture.
Consequence: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear if required, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 2, 2022. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R22-026.
View full details →Recall 21V576000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 30 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021 XD40 and XD35 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 Diesel engines that have remote Stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 3, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-204-224-6706.
View full details →Recall 21V532000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
| 28 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021 XD35 and XD40 vehicles equipped with 2021 Model Year Cummins L9 Diesel Engines. The engine calibration software's management of the injection of Diesel Exhaust Fluid can allow excessive ammonia to be emitted from tailpipe exhaust.
Consequence: Exposure to high levels of ammonia can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Cummins will recalibrate the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R21-013.
View full details →Recall 21V365000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 3,600 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2017-2021 XD40, XD35, 2016-2021 XD60, 2017 XDE35, 2016-2020 XDE40, XDE60 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: New Flyer will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 NEW FLYER XD40
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 NEW FLYER XD40.
Safety Rating for the 2021 NEW FLYER XD40
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 NEW FLYER XD40 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 NEW FLYER XD40
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 NEW FLYER XD40
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER XD40
- 2016 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 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 (current)
- 2022 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2023 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2024 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2025 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
- 2026 NEW FLYER XD40 — 0 complaints
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