2011 NEW FLYER XN40 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 NEW FLYER XN40
The 2011 NEW FLYER XN40 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 SEATS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD for this model year.
Recalls for the 2011 NEW FLYER XN40
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2011 NEW FLYER XN40, potentially affecting up to 11,474 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 15V292000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 2,956 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, 2008-2013 C40LF, 2008-2013 C40LFR, 2009 L40LFR, 2009 C35LF, 2013-2014 XN35, 2011-2014 XN40, and 2012-2014 XN60 buses, equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing...
Consequence: If the engine oil comes into contact with hot surfaces, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners on behalf of New Flyer, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine...
View full details →Recall 14V087000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 2,139 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries Canada ULC (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009 C35LF and L40LFR, model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, model year 2008-2013 C40LF and C40LFR, model year 2013 XN35, model year 2011-2013 XN40 and model year 2012-2013 XN60 transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. In the affected vehicles, condensation in the intake manifold may...
Consequence: The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and authorized Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Customers may contact New Flyer at 1-204-934-4876 or Cummins Inc....
View full details →Recall 12V518000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 1,041 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 transit buses, models C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, and XN40. Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven.
Consequence: If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify the owners and the affected brake chambers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.
View full details →Recall 12V002000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 490 vehicles affected
Defect: NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS 2009-2012 XDE40, MODEL YEARS 2010-2011 MODELS XD35 AND XDE35, MODEL YEAR 2010 XD40, AND MODEL YEAR 2011 XN40 TRANSIT BUSES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH A PARKER-HANNIFIN (VANSCO) INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE PROGRAMMING OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS SUCH THAT IF MULTIPLE ERROR MESSAGES ARE RECEIVED BY THE INSTRUMENT...
Consequence: ENGINE SHUTDOWN WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE PROPULSION OR VEHICLE STALL, EITHER OF WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: NEW FLYER WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2012. NEW FLYER WILL UPLOAD A CORRECTED SOFTWARE VERSION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4876.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 NEW FLYER XN40
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 NEW FLYER XN40.
Safety Rating for the 2011 NEW FLYER XN40
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 NEW FLYER XN40 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 NEW FLYER XN40
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 NEW FLYER XN40. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS5238 — STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REMOVE AND REPLACE VISION ROOF HATCH GLASS.
ITS5238 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Technical Instruction to Remove and Replace Vision Roof Hatch Glass.
ITS5238 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Technical Instruction to Remove and Replace Vision Roof Hatch Glass.
ITS5229 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Technical Instruction to Replace Surge Tank Steel Fittings with Brass Fittings.
ITS5126 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Technical Instruction to Replace Existing Charge Air Cooler Tube.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 NEW FLYER XN40
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER XN40
- 2011 NEW FLYER XN40 (current)
- 2012 NEW FLYER XN40 — 0 complaints
- 2013 NEW FLYER XN40 — 0 complaints
- 2014 NEW FLYER XN40 — 0 complaints
- 2015 NEW FLYER XN40 — 0 complaints
- 2016 NEW FLYER XN40 — 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