2015 NEW FLYER XT60 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 NEW FLYER XT60
The 2015 NEW FLYER XT60 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 STEERING:COLUMN, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by New Flyer Industries Ltd. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2015 NEW FLYER XT60
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2015 NEW FLYER XT60, potentially affecting up to 4,297 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 18V394000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
| 908 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2014-2016 New Flyer XT60, 2014-2017 New Flyer XN60 and XD60, and 2015-2017 New Flyer XDE60 urban transit buses equipped with ZF Axles that have radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break....
Consequence: Breakage of the guide pin can cause a reduction of braking ability and an increase in stopping distances, or a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a bushing kit and reinstall the brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this...
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 2015 NEW FLYER XT60
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 NEW FLYER XT60.
Safety Rating for the 2015 NEW FLYER XT60
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 NEW FLYER XT60 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 NEW FLYER XT60
New Flyer Industries Ltd. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 NEW FLYER XT60. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS6420 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION FOR AMEREX DISPLAY MODULE AND FIRMWARE VALIDATION
ITS6318 — STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REPLACE RUSTED WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINT FLOOR PLATE HARDWARE.
ITS6307 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION - INSPECT REAR BUMPER AND RE-TORQUE MOUNTING HARDWARE IF REQUIRED - SPECIFICALLY EQUIPPED VEHILCES
ITS6266 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO INSPECT AND RE-TORQUE CONNECTION POINTS FOR GROUND CABLES.
ITS6215 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO CLEAN TRACTION MOTOR GROUND CONNECTION.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 NEW FLYER XT60
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER XT60
- 2014 NEW FLYER XT60 — 0 complaints
- 2015 NEW FLYER XT60 (current)
- 2016 NEW FLYER XT60 — 0 complaints
- 2017 NEW FLYER XT60 — 0 complaints
- 2018 NEW FLYER XT60 — 0 complaints
- 2019 NEW FLYER XT60 — 0 complaints
- 2020 NEW FLYER XT60 — 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