2016 NEW FLYER XN40 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 NEW FLYER XN40
The 2016 NEW FLYER XN40 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 17 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:COLUMN, EQUIPMENT. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by New Flyer Industries Ltd. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 NEW FLYER XN40
NHTSA has recorded 17 recalls for the 2016 NEW FLYER XN40, potentially affecting up to 71,048 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 17V539000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 214 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 MD30, 2016 MD35, 2017 XD35, XD60, XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XN35 and 2016-2017 XD40 and XN40 transit buses, equipped with certain Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats (models Ergo R, Ergo D, AM71, AM72 and AM80). The seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue...
Consequence: If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer has notified owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyers' number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 17V539000 — SEAT BELTS
| 214 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 MD30, 2016 MD35, 2017 XD35, XD60, XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XN35 and 2016-2017 XD40 and XN40 transit buses, equipped with certain Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats (models Ergo R, Ergo D, AM71, AM72 and AM80). The seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue...
Consequence: If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer has notified owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyers' number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 16V678000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
| 38 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2016 New Flyer XN60 and XN40 Xcelsior transit buses manufactured June 22, 2016, to September 14, 2016, powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The pressure relief device (PRD) of the CNG system may fracture and separate, allowing a high pressure release of CNG.
Consequence: An unexpected release of CNG gas in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will install new a vent tubing system and replace the PRD, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for...
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 25V898000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning...
Consequence: An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 NEW FLYER XN40
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 NEW FLYER XN40.
Safety Rating for the 2016 NEW FLYER XN40
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 NEW FLYER XN40 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 NEW FLYER XN40
New Flyer Industries Ltd. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 NEW FLYER XN40. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMB191 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service Manual Bulletin - Changes to Cummins ISLG and L9N engine oil specifications and oil change intervals.
ITS58779 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Service Instruction Describing How to Rewire TRW Steering Column to Provide a Memory Power Circuit. - The addition of the switch ensures that the TRW Steering System maintains its calibration in the event of a power disruption.
ITS6582 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Maintenance Instruction describes how to add jumper harnesses to both windshield washer pump and wheelchair ramp pump.
ITS6420 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION FOR AMEREX DISPLAY MODULE AND FIRMWARE VALIDATION
ITS6339 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REWORK HEAT EXCHANGER CABIN LOOP LINE AND ROUTING.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 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 — 0 complaints
- 2015 NEW FLYER XN40 — 0 complaints
- 2016 NEW FLYER XN40 (current)
- 2017 NEW FLYER XN40 — 0 complaints
- 2018 NEW FLYER XN40 — 0 complaints
- 2019 NEW FLYER XN40 — 0 complaints
- 2020 NEW FLYER XN40 — 0 complaints
- 2021 NEW FLYER XN40 — 0 complaints
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