2012 New Flyer XD35
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2012 New Flyer XD35. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706, or Recaro customer service at 1-800-873-2276. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-001.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10144750This Service Manual Bulletin Provides Updated Preventive Maintenace Interval for the Crankcase Breather Tube Element on Buses Equipped with a Cummins Diesel ISL 07 or ISL 09 Engine.
- 10130759This Service Manual Bulletin provides a correction for the information regarding the replacement of the DEF tank suction filter.
- 10128680This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles.
- 10128679This Parts Manual Bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the Kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles.
- 10127059This Service Manual Bulletin provides new inspection and replacement requirements for the coolant hoses located above the SDS enclosure on specifically equipped buses.
- 10124959This Service Manual Bulletin provides new information on how to check for proper chain tension, as measured by the chain deflection, while performing the ramp mechanism initial adjustments. This bulletin only applies to vehicles with New Flyer designed ramps.
- 10117565This bulletin provides PM inspection requirements for the K-menber on the fuel tank support structure
- 10117563This Parts Manual bulletin provides information on the part numbers of the engine lift brackets
- 10110595Technical Instruction to Replace Engine Harness Loom.
- 10110544Technical Instruction to Install Exhaust Flex Connector Insulated Blanket.
- 10110518Technical Instruction to Add EMP Radiator Ground Straps.
- 10110436Technical Instruction to replace exhaust flex connector.
- 10110425Technical Instruction to Add Thermo-L-Wrap to Coolant Lines.
- 10110406Technical Instruction to Modify Front Curbside Skid Plate Installation.
- 10110389Service Manula Bulletin provides revised OEM information on the exhaust, after treatment System and DEF tank.
- 10094324Technical instruction to remove and replace emp booster pump.
- 10057771New flyer: 2010 epa or newer engines and mini-hybrid cooling system buses with isolated pipe clamps may experience radiator corrosion.
- 10054289New flyer: revised information provided regarding the inspection and testing of sensitive edges on exit door, as installed on bus. Model low flr, xcelsior. No years listed.
Every New Flyer XD35 model year
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