2013 New Flyer XDE60
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2013 New Flyer XDE60. 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 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 Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 XD35, XDE35, XE40, and 2013-2014 XD40, XD60, XDE40, XDE60, XN35, XN40, and XN60 transit buses. During installation, the Brake Pedal Mounting Plate may have been clamped between the Brake Pedal Assembly and the Brake Valve Actuator (BVA) resulting in a misalignment and binding of the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The binding of the piston may result in increased resistance while applying the brakes and the potential for brake drag once the brake pedal is released. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners and will replace the brake pedal mounting plate and the Brake Valve Actuator (BVA), free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876. New Flyer's number for this recall is R14-019.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 10145204This Service Manual Bulletin Identifies a New Requirement for Bolt Replacement in the Artic Joint Support Frame Installed on your New Flyer Vehicle.
- 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
- 10110650Technical Instruction to inspect and repair support brackets on an accessory air system reservoir
- 10110595Technical Instruction to Replace Engine Harness Loom.
- 10110571Technical Instruction to Correct Randon Shutdown of Instrument Panel.
- 10110544Technical Instruction to Install Exhaust Flex Connector Insulated Blanket.
- 10110516Technical Instruction to Add EMP Radiator Ground Straps.
- 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.
- 10094376Technical instruction to remove and replace hardware on high voltage cable support bracket pivot shaft.
- 10057797New flyer: 2010 epa xcelsior diesel non-hybrids with isolated pipe clamps or with newer engines and mini-hybrid cooling systems may experience radiator corrosion.
- 10057771New flyer: 2010 epa or newer engines and mini-hybrid cooling system buses with isolated pipe clamps may experience radiator corrosion.
- 10054352New flyer: information on reworking transmission cooler wire harness, due to over exposure of uv radiation, by the sun, the wire insulation and red wire in harness will become brittle and crack causing inoperable fan and possible fan fault dash light, over heating propulsion and shutdown. No model or years listed.
- 10054345New flyer: information provided on the removal of the ise cooling loop bypass. No model or years listed.
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