2014 NEW FLYER XN40 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 NEW FLYER XN40
The 2014 NEW FLYER XN40 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:COLUMN, EQUIPMENT. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by New Flyer Industries Ltd. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2014 NEW FLYER XN40
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2014 NEW FLYER XN40, potentially affecting up to 13,966 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 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 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 15V562000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 432 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 New Flyer XDE40 and XD40, 2014 XD60, XN35 and XN60, 2015 XDE35, and 2013-2015 XN40 transit buses. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an improperly torqued front axle center link retaining clamp on the tie rod. As a result, the tie rod may disconnect, causing a loss...
Consequence: A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that the center link retaining clamp is properly torqued. Any components displaying play or movement will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The...
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 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 →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2014 NEW FLYER XN40
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 NEW FLYER XN40.
Safety Rating for the 2014 NEW FLYER XN40
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 NEW FLYER XN40 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 NEW FLYER XN40
New Flyer Industries Ltd. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 NEW FLYER XN40. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS6100 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WHEELCHAIR RAMP POWERPACK.
ITS6100 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WHEELCHAIR RAMP POWERPACK.
ITS6006 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Technical Instruction to Revise Surge Tank Low Coolant Level Sensor Harness.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 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 — 0 complaints
- 2012 NEW FLYER XN40 — 0 complaints
- 2013 NEW FLYER XN40 — 0 complaints
- 2014 NEW FLYER XN40 (current)
- 2015 NEW FLYER XN40 — 0 complaints
- 2016 NEW FLYER XN40 — 0 complaints
- 2017 NEW FLYER XN40 — 0 complaints
- 2018 NEW FLYER XN40 — 0 complaints
- 2019 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