2012 NEW FLYER XN60 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 NEW FLYER XN60
The 2012 NEW FLYER XN60 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by New Flyer Industries Ltd. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 NEW FLYER XN60
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2012 NEW FLYER XN60, potentially affecting up to 10,131 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 13V221000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 188 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries is recalling certain model year 2012 XD35 and XD40, model year 2013 XD60, XDE40 and XDE60 and model year 2012-2013 XN40 and XN60 transit buses. In the affected buses, the push-to-start button switch may have a weak return spring, allowing the engine to start unexpectedly.
Consequence: If the engine starts without warning, there is an increased risk for injury to persons working on or near the engine.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the switches free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2013. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's recall number is R13-014.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 NEW FLYER XN60
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 NEW FLYER XN60.
Safety Rating for the 2012 NEW FLYER XN60
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 NEW FLYER XN60 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 NEW FLYER XN60
New Flyer Industries Ltd. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 NEW FLYER XN60. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS5642 — ENGINE
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REPLACE COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
ITS5533 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
Technical Instruction to Relocation of Excess Flow Valve on Rear CNG Roof Pack Assembly.
ITS5424 — EQUIPMENT
Technical Instruction to Add Inline Filter for Air Intake Line.
ITS5233 — EQUIPMENT
Technical Instruction to Install Cosmetic Plugs and Cover Plates onto Articulated Joint Front Arch.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 NEW FLYER XN60
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER XN60
- 2010 NEW FLYER XN60 — 0 complaints
- 2011 NEW FLYER XN60 — 0 complaints
- 2012 NEW FLYER XN60 (current)
- 2013 NEW FLYER XN60 — 0 complaints
- 2014 NEW FLYER XN60 — 0 complaints
- 2015 NEW FLYER XN60 — 0 complaints
- 2016 NEW FLYER XN60 — 0 complaints
- 2017 NEW FLYER XN60 — 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