2020 New Flyer XDE40
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2020 New Flyer XDE40. 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 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 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.
- 11007425Instruction to Service for updating the battery program on certain ELFA2 buses for Improved BMS response to overcharging and other functional safety mechanisms, more robust detection of failure modes through DTCs, improving Battery Data Recorder (BDR) capabilities, streamlined flashing processes, and logic improvements for better integration with application.
- 11005634Service bulletin increasing the torque value of a joint in a double-tilt steering column spline shaft.
- 10246085Instruction to Service 60838 to check/replace fuse box mounting hardware as required.
- 10215534Technical Instruction describing how to replace the air compressor scroll bearing access plug with a bait well plug.
- 10210021This technical instruction describes how to replace dust covers and seal and protect the harnesses associated with the Smart Rider suspension leveling system for 40 foot buses with components installed on both axles.
- 10206217This Instruction to Service describes the procedure of removing the Comotech windshield wiper motors and replacing them with Sprague windshield wiper motors on specifically equipped buses.
- 10188083Technical Instruction describing how to remove, replace and torque BAE ISG mounting bolts.
- 10188041Technical Instruction describing how to remove, replace and torque BAE ISG mounting bolts.
- 10183644Technical instruction describing how to re-mark existing BAE HS300 ACTM dipsticks.
- 10183643Technical instruction describing how to replace specified street and curbside front headlamps.
- 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)
- 10179352Technical Instruction describing how to retrofit new shock absorber dust covers, height sensor and harness assembly for optional leveling system on 40 foot buses.
- 10179346Technical Instruction describing how to download a program to the Vansco Programmable Logic Control (PLC) system on buses equipped with under-dash USB port.
- 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.
Every New Flyer XDE40 model year
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