2016 New Flyer XDE40 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

8 safety recalls on file

The 2016 New Flyer XDE40 has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

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2016 New Flyer XDE40 recalls

Dash Light May Not Warn When Hazard Lights Stay On

Recall 26V644Oct 5, 2026693 vehicles affected

Certain New Flyer buses may have an instrument panel indicator light that does not come on when the hazard warning lights are activated while the master run switch is in the Off position.

Brake and stability warning light may fail to alert drivers

Recall 25V898Dec 19, 20256,673 vehicles affected

The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module in these transit buses may lose communication and fail without turning on the warning lights.

Loose steering shaft can cause loss of steering

Recall 22V943Dec 20, 2022746 vehicles affected

Certain transit buses with a double tilt steering column may have a steering column connection to the upper steering shaft that becomes loose.

Fuel Rail Leak Can Cause Fire in Some Buses

Recall 21V365May 18, 20213,600 vehicles affected

Some New Flyer buses may have a sealing washer that does not seat correctly in the fuel rail's pilot bore holes.

Transit Bus Transmission May Suddenly Lose Drive

Recall 20V462Aug 6, 2020164 vehicles affected

Certain 2015-2016 New Flyer transit buses equipped with specific Allison Transmission drive units may have pressure switches that can fail.

Transit Buses May Lose Drive Power Unexpectedly

Recall 18V615Sep 12, 2018386 vehicles affected

Certain 2016-2018 transit buses built by New Flyer, equipped with specific Allison transmission hybrid drive units, may have pressure switches that can fail.

Bus Drive Shaft End-Caps May Crack, Causing Power Loss

Recall 18V155Mar 7, 2018979 vehicles affected

Plastic end-caps on the drive shaft slip yoke of certain heavy-duty transit buses may crack and fail.

Rear Door Can Open While Bus Is Moving

Recall 16V223Apr 19, 20161,897 vehicles affected

A software defect in the Electric Transit Operator controller that runs the bus door motor can cause the rear door guide roller linkage to fail.

2016 New Flyer XDE40 questions

Does the 2016 New Flyer XDE40 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2016 New Flyer XDE40: Dash Light May Not Warn When Hazard Lights Stay On; Brake and stability warning light may fail to alert drivers; Loose steering shaft can cause loss of steering; Fuel Rail Leak Can Cause Fire in Some Buses; Transit Bus Transmission May Suddenly Lose Drive. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 New Flyer XDE40 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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