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2018 NEW FLYER XT40

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 9 TSBs

25V898000 Dec 19, 2025
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
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.
6,673 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: New Flyer of America, Inc.
22V943000 Dec 20, 2022
STEERING:COLUMN
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
746 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: New Flyer of America, Inc.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 NEW FLYER XT40

9 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)1
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
ITS58768 Oct 31, 2019
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Technical Service Instruction Describing How to Replace Side or Top Mount Windshield Washer Pump Assembly.
ITS58768 Oct 31, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Instruction Describing How to Replace Side or Top Mount Windshield Washer Pump Assembly.
SMB188 Sep 20, 2019
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Service Manual Bulletin provides revised information for the Preventive Maintenance on specifically equipped vehicles with the Powerex belt driven air compressor.
SMB188 Sep 20, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Manual Bulletin provides revised information for the Preventive Maintenance on specifically equipped vehicles with the Powerex belt driven air compressor.
SMB188 Sep 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Manual Bulletin provides revised information for the Preventive Maintenance on specifically equipped vehicles with the Powerex belt driven air compressor.
SMB186 Sep 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Manual Bulletin providing revised, corrected or additional information for the Preventive Maintenance on buses specifically equipped with a Powerex direct drive air compressor.
SMB186 Sep 20, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service Manual Bulletin providing revised, corrected or additional information for the Preventive Maintenance on buses specifically equipped with a Powerex direct drive air compressor.
SMB187 Sep 13, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Manual Bulletin which stresses the need for safety when performing maintenance on the high voltage systems on your New Flyer vehicle.
ITS6914 Aug 31, 2018
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
This Maintenance Instruction Describes How to Remove and Install Streetside and Curbside Windshield Wiper Idler Arm Assemblies.

NEW FLYER XT40 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NEW FLYER XT40 across all model years (2014–2022).

15 Total Recalls
3 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

NEW FLYER XT40 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2022 1 0 View
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2020 1 0 View
2019 1 0 View
2018 (current) 2 0
2017 2 0 View
2016 1 0 View
2015 3 3 View
2014 3 0 View

Other NEW FLYER Models

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40SF 0 0 View
C30LF 0 0 View
C35LF 0 0 View
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