2014 New Flyer XT40
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2014 New Flyer XT40. 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 2013 C40LFR, XN35, 2014-2016 XD35, XD60, XDE40, 2015-2016 XD40, XDE60, 2014 XDE35, 2013-2015 XE40, 2013-2016 XN40, XN60, and 2014-2015 XT40, and XT60 transit buses. These buses have an Electric Transit Operator (ETO) controller that controls the bus door motor function which may have a…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a firmware upgrade, and replace the roller bracket plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-005.
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XE40, XN35, and XN60, 2014 XD35, XDE40, and XT60, 2014-2015 XD60, and XT40, 2013-2014 XDE35, and XN40, and 2015 XDE60 transit buses. These vehicles have door controller assemblies that may have a software defect which can cause the rear passenger doors to open, without…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the rear bus door opens while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will update the Door Controller Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R15-006.
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.
- 11005634Service bulletin increasing the torque value of a joint in a double-tilt steering column spline shaft.
- 10194256Sec. 579.5 - Notices, bulletins, custoimer satisf ac tion campaigns, consumer advisories, and other communications.
- 10177022Technical Instruction describing how to remove and replace the front suspension air springs,
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 10110517Technical Instruction to Add Brackets to Driver's Side Console.
- 10095024Technical instruction to clean traction motor ground connection.
- 10094802Technical instruction to revise lift-u wheelchair ramp hardware torque values.
- 10094590Technical instruction to install spacer for entrance door lower shaft pivot mounting bracket.
- 10093769Technical instruction to replace rear axle fluid and fluid specification tag.
- 10082047Technical instruction to install support bracket for transmission mode selector harness on specifically equipped vehicles
- 10081900Technical instruction to install support bracket for transmission mode selector harness on specifically equipped vehicles
- 10081830Technical instruction to replace rusted wheelchair restraint floor plate hardware.
- 10081542Technical instruction to apply specific torque to all mounting bolts for rooftop components.
- 10081525Technical instruction - addition of a bridge rectifier to ramp power supply - specifically equipped vehilces
- 10057771New flyer: 2010 epa or newer engines and mini-hybrid cooling system buses with isolated pipe clamps may experience radiator corrosion.
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