2014 NEW FLYER XE40 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 NEW FLYER XE40
The 2014 NEW FLYER XE40 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 STEERING:COLUMN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER.
Recalls for the 2014 NEW FLYER XE40
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2014 NEW FLYER XE40, potentially affecting up to 3,843 vehicles.
Recall 22V943000 — STEERING:COLUMN
| 746 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2022 XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XE40, XN40, 2017-2022 XE60, 2014-2022 XT40 and XT60 transit buses equipped with a double tilt steering column. The steering column connection to the upper steering shaft may become loose.
Consequence: A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column and shaft components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R22-035.
View full details →Recall 22V943000 — STEERING:COLUMN
| 746 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2022 XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XE40, XN40, 2017-2022 XE60, 2014-2022 XT40 and XT60 transit buses equipped with a double tilt steering column. The steering column connection to the upper steering shaft may become loose.
Consequence: A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column and shaft components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R22-035.
View full details →Recall 21V244000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
| 227 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2021 XE40, 2019-2021 XE35, 2018-2021 XE60, 2016-2019 XHE40, and 2015 XHE60 vehicles. Firmware errors in the inverters may cause the electric drive system to shutdown.
Consequence: A sudden loss of power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will update firmware software, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R21-005.
View full details →Recall 21V244000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
| 227 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2021 XE40, 2019-2021 XE35, 2018-2021 XE60, 2016-2019 XHE40, and 2015 XHE60 vehicles. Firmware errors in the inverters may cause the electric drive system to shutdown.
Consequence: A sudden loss of power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will update firmware software, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R21-005.
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 2014 NEW FLYER XE40
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 NEW FLYER XE40.
Safety Rating for the 2014 NEW FLYER XE40
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 NEW FLYER XE40 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 NEW FLYER XE40
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 NEW FLYER XE40
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER XE40
- 2013 NEW FLYER XE40 — 0 complaints
- 2014 NEW FLYER XE40 (current)
- 2015 NEW FLYER XE40 — 0 complaints
- 2016 NEW FLYER XE40 — 0 complaints
- 2017 NEW FLYER XE40 — 0 complaints
- 2018 NEW FLYER XE40 — 0 complaints
- 2019 NEW FLYER XE40 — 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