2014 New Flyer XT60
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2014 New Flyer XT60. 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 2014-2016 New Flyer XT60, 2014-2017 New Flyer XN60 and XD60, and 2015-2017 New Flyer XDE60 urban transit buses equipped with ZF Axles that have radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break. As…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Breakage of the guide pin can cause a reduction of braking ability and an increase in stopping distances, or a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a bushing kit and reinstall the brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-010.
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.
- 10201969Technical Instruction describing how to mechanically fasten the Engergy Guide System (EGS) support brackets to the existing upper bulkhead structure at the articulation joint.
- 10194256Sec. 579.5 - Notices, bulletins, custoimer satisf ac tion campaigns, consumer advisories, and other communications.
- 10194255Sec. 579.5 - Notices, bulletins, custoimer satisf ac tion campaigns, consumer advisories, and other communications.
- 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.
- 10130758This Maintenance Instruction describes an inspection of ZF center axle hub/rotor bolt torque.
- 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.
- 10123120This Maintenance Instruction Describes How to Add Re-enforcement Brackets to the Existing Air Accessory Tank Mounting Bracket.
- 10117565This bulletin provides PM inspection requirements for the K-menber on the fuel tank support structure
- 10110584Technical Instruction to Remove and Reinstall Driver's Barrier with Loctite.
- 10110386Technical Instruction to replace air compressor mounting bracket.
- 10095024Technical instruction to clean traction motor ground connection.
- 10095023Technical instruction to inspect street side driver's exterior mirror snap bushing.
- 10094802Technical instruction to revise lift-u wheelchair ramp hardware torque values.
- 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
- 10078764Technical instruction to inspect and re-torque connection points for ground cables.
- 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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