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2020 NEW FLYER XT40

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 6 TSBs

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 — 2020 NEW FLYER XT40

6 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
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.

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

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Year Recalls Complaints
2022 1 0 View
2021 1 0 View
2020 (current) 1 0
2019 1 0 View
2018 2 0 View
2017 2 0 View
2016 1 0 View
2015 3 3 View
2014 3 0 View

Other NEW FLYER Models

Model Recalls Complaints
40BRT 0 0 View
40LFA 0 0 View
40SF 0 0 View
C30LF 0 0 View
C35LF 0 0 View
C35LFR 0 0 View
C40FLR 0 0 View
C40HF 0 0 View