2015 NEW FLYER XD60 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 NEW FLYER XD60
The 2015 NEW FLYER XD60 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by New Flyer Industries Ltd. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2015 NEW FLYER XD60
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2015 NEW FLYER XD60, potentially affecting up to 9,263 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 18V394000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
| 908 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2014-2016 New Flyer XT60, 2014-2017 New Flyer XN60 and XD60, and 2015-2017 New Flyer XDE60 urban transit buses equipped with ZF Axles that have radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break....
Consequence: Breakage of the guide pin can cause a reduction of braking ability and an increase in stopping distances, or a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a bushing kit and reinstall the brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this...
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 →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 15V333000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 1,147 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XE40, XN35, and XN60, 2014 XD35, XDE40, and XT60, 2014-2015 XD60, and XT40, 2013-2014 XDE35, and XN40, and 2015 XDE60 transit buses. These vehicles have door controller assemblies that may have a software defect which can cause the rear passenger doors to open, without warning, when the...
Consequence: If the rear bus door opens 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 update the Door Controller Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 NEW FLYER XD60
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 NEW FLYER XD60.
Safety Rating for the 2015 NEW FLYER XD60
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 NEW FLYER XD60 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 NEW FLYER XD60
New Flyer Industries Ltd. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 NEW FLYER XD60. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS6348 — EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO MODIFY ARTICULATION JOINT BELLOWS ASSEMBLY CLEARANCE.
ITS6221 — STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REMOVE AND REWORK ARTICULATION JOINT BELLOWS ASSEMBLY ON SPECIFICALLY EQUIPPED VEHICLES
ITS6167 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Instruction to Rotate Current Sensor.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 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 — 2 complaints
- 2014 NEW FLYER XD60 — 0 complaints
- 2015 NEW FLYER XD60 (current)
- 2016 NEW FLYER XD60 — 0 complaints
- 2017 NEW FLYER XD60 — 3 complaints
- 2018 NEW FLYER XD60 — 0 complaints
- 2019 NEW FLYER XD60 — 0 complaints
- 2020 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