2013 NEW FLYER XD60 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 NEW FLYER XD60
The 2013 NEW FLYER XD60 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by New Flyer of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 NEW FLYER XD60
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2013 NEW FLYER XD60, potentially affecting up to 5,886 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 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 13V487000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 119 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 XD40 buses manufactured May 24, 2013, through September 5, 2013; model year 2013 XN40 buses manufactured April 18, 2013, through September 11, 2013; model year 2013 XD60 buses manufactured May 31, 2013, through September 5, 2013; and model year 2013 XDE40 buses manufactured on May 17, 2013. The...
Consequence: In the event of a loss of air supply pressure in the rear air reservoir, there would be a loss of service braking effect on both the front and rear axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will inspect, and correct the air line routing, as needed, free of charge. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-982-8400. New Flyer's recall number is R13-023.
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 2013 NEW FLYER XD60
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 NEW FLYER XD60. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
"U" BOLT THAT SECURES THE CHARGE AIR COOLER PIPE FOR THE ENGINE, RUBBED THROUGH THE 24 VOLTS DC POSITIVE CABLE INSULATION THAT CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, IGNITING THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT INTO FLAMES, WHILE THE BUS WAS PARKED BY THE FUEL ISLAND AFTER COMING OFF REVENUE SERVICE.
"U" BOLT THAT SECURES THE CHARGE AIR COOLER PIPE FOR THE ENGINE, RUBBED THROUGH THE 24 VOLTS DC POSITIVE CABLE INSULATION THAT CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, IGNITING THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT INTO FLAMES, WHILE THE BUS WAS PARKED BY THE FUEL ISLAND AFTER COMING OFF REVENUE SERVICE.
Safety Rating for the 2013 NEW FLYER XD60
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 NEW FLYER XD60 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 NEW FLYER XD60
New Flyer of America, Inc. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 NEW FLYER XD60. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS6236 — SERVICE BRAKES
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO ADD PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE AT THE SPRING/PARKING BRAKE EMERGENCY RELEASE TANK.
ITS6236 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO ADD PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE AT THE SPRING/PARKING BRAKE EMERGENCY RELEASE TANK.
ITS5850 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REMOVE AND REPLACE SMARTREND FOOT SWITCHES.
ITS5652 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REMOVE AND REPLACE EMP BOOSTER PUMP.
ITS5601 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Technical Instruction to Correct Randon Shutdown of Instrument Panel.
579.5 — SEATS
NEW FLYER: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNERS LETTER. MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS CUSTOMERS DISABLE CERTAIN SEATS ON TRANSIT BUSES *CN
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 NEW FLYER XD60
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER XD60
- 2012 NEW FLYER XD60 — 0 complaints
- 2013 NEW FLYER XD60 (current)
- 2014 NEW FLYER XD60 — 0 complaints
- 2015 NEW FLYER XD60 — 0 complaints
- 2016 NEW FLYER XD60 — 0 complaints
- 2017 NEW FLYER XD60 — 3 complaints
- 2018 NEW FLYER XD60 — 0 complaints
Other NEW FLYER Models
- 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
- NEW FLYER 40BRT — 0 total complaints