2020 New Flyer XD60
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2020 New Flyer XD60. Newest first.
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2017-2021 XD40, XD35, 2016-2021 XD60, 2017 XDE35, 2016-2020 XDE40, XDE60 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
New Flyer will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R21-008.
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.
- 10246085Instruction to Service 60838 to check/replace fuse box mounting hardware as required.
- 10215535Technical Instruction describing how to rework dock approach pedestrian alarm wiring.
- 10208773This Instruction to Service describes how to install a reminder decal for the SDS panel retaining lanyard on specifically equipped buses.
- 10206201This Instruction to Service (ITS) decribes the inspection procedure required to inspect the upper bulkhead brakets for cracks, on the articulation joint of a sixty foot bus.
- 10201972Technical Instruction describing hos to remove, rework, and replace the stop request sign support bracket, to promote clearance for electrical wiring.
- 10201969Technical Instruction describing how to mechanically fasten the Engergy Guide System (EGS) support brackets to the existing upper bulkhead structure at the articulation joint.
- 10194929This is a duplication of a maintenance instruction from by Mobile Climate Control (MCC) to rework the air conditioning compressors high side service port. This ITS was created by New Flyer for customer reference purposes only on specifically equipped vehicles. MCC conducted all the work identified in this instruction on customer vehicles.
- 10186500Technical Instruction describing how to conduct a proactive check of the Ricon FR2E/BR2E switch assembly cam screw torque on the Ricon ramp assembly.
- 10185014This is a technical Instruction from RICON describing how to replace the RICON ramp control box. RICON prepared the instruction FMI 751-140-FR2E12 to correct water retention in the wheelchair ramp control box enclosure due to insufficient drainage and water ingress issues. Control box is to be replaced with an IP64 rated box, with drain holes added to bottom of enclosure for proper drainage. New Flyer performed the work, as RICON cannot send contractors on-site due to COVID-19 restrictions. RICON provided all consumables.
- 10182093Technical Instruction describing how to inspect and possibly replace an air conditioning hose assembly.
- 10179353Technical Instruction describing how to retrofit new shock absorber dust covers, height sensor and harness assembly for optional leveling systems on 2 and 3 axle vehicles. (Supersedes ITS58860)
- 10179348Technical Instruction describing how to retrofit new shock absorber dust covers, height sensor and harness assembly for optional leveling system.
Every New Flyer XD60 model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.