NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 New Flyer XT40 Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 New Flyer XT40 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized New Flyer dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 New Flyer XT40. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2015 New Flyer XT40 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 New Flyer XT40, describing incidents dated June 6, 2016.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a fire, with 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10883836 · Filed
I AM AN ATTORNEY IN THE SEATTLE AREA AND MY CLIENT, WHILE AT WORK PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON A CERTAIN NEW FLYER BUS/COACH, WAS ELECTRICALLY SHOCKED/ELECTROCUTED/INJURED. I BELIEVE THAT THIS BUS WAS PART OF A BATCH THAT WERE PUT INTO SERVICE AND ON THE ROAD AND CARRYING PASSENGERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE…
Upper Steering Shaft Connection May Loosen
NHTSA #22V943000 · Steering — Column · NHTSA notice
Reported December 20, 2022 · New Flyer of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 746 vehicles
Repair completion: 82.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
New Flyer campaign R22-035 · Owners notified February 1, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Rear Bus Doors May Open While in Motion
NHTSA #16V223000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported April 19, 2016 · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Potentially affected: 1,897 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
New Flyer campaign R16-005 · Owners notified May 4, 2016 · Vehicles built October 4, 2014 – December 18, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 failure of the rear door guide roller linkage resulting in a bus' rear door opening unexpectedly while the bus is in motion.
Safety consequence
If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
Manufacturer 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 for this recall is R16-005.
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.safercar.gov.
Rear Bus Doors May Open While Bus is in Motion
NHTSA #15V333000 · Structure — Body — Door · NHTSA notice
Reported June 1, 2015 · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Potentially affected: 1,147 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.25% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
New Flyer campaign R15-006 · Owners notified June 24, 2015 · Vehicles built November 10, 2014 – April 30, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 bus accelerates from a stopped position.
Safety consequence
If the rear bus door opens while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
Manufacturer 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 R15-006.
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.safercar.gov.
Other New Flyer XT40 model years
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