NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 New Flyer XN40 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2023 New Flyer XN40 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized New Flyer dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 New Flyer XN40. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA #23V898000Reported December 22, 2023 · New Flyer of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 211 vehicles
Defect description
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2022-2023 XD35, XD40, XN35, XN40, and 2023 XD60, XE35, XE40, and XN60 transit buses. Due to a software error, unintended acceleration may occur during certain conditions.
Safety consequence
Unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
New Flyer will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 15, 2024. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947. New Flyer's number for this recall is R23-022.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NHTSA #23V722000Reported October 26, 2023 · New Flyer of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,351 vehicles
Defect description
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Safety consequence
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
New Flyer will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect, and if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947. New Flyer's number for this recall is R23-20.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other New Flyer XN40 model years
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