2016 New Flyer XDE35
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2016 New Flyer XDE35. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2016 New Flyer XDE35. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 XDE60, XDE40 and 2016 XDE35 transit buses equipped with specific Allison Transmission drive units. The pressure switches on these Drive Units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, offloading passengers to transfer them to another bus can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners, and Allison Transmissions will remove and replace the two C1 and C2 pressure switches on each hybrid drive motor, and also inspect and correct for debris accumulation in the associated pressure switch plumbing, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R20-007.
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.
- 10165645Service Manual Bulletin which stresses the need for safety when performing maintenance on the high voltage systems on your New Flyer vehicle.
- 10165644Service Manual Bulletin providing revised, corrected or additional information for the Preventive Maintenance on buses specifically equipped with a Powerex direct drive air compressor.
- 10165605Service Manual Bulletin provides revised information for the Preventive Maintenance on specifically equipped vehicles with the Powerex belt driven air compressor.
- 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
- 10117560This Maintenance Instruction Describes How to Remove And Replace Fuel Fitting
- 10110389Service Manula Bulletin provides revised OEM information on the exhaust, after treatment System and DEF tank.
Every New Flyer XDE35 model year
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