2013 New Flyer XN40 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

11 safety recalls on file

The 2013 New Flyer XN40 has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

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2013 New Flyer XN40 recalls

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.

Fire Extinguisher May Fail to Discharge in a Fire

Recall 18V827Nov 22, 2018463 vehicles affected

Certain New Flyer buses equipped with the optional fire suppression system may have a Kidde KDS-25 fire extinguisher whose actuator may not function properly.

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.

Driver seatbelt may detach from seat in a crash

Recall 16V038Jan 26, 20164,848 vehicles affected

Some bus driver seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds.

Steering Can Fail If Tie Rod Clamp Is Loose

Recall 15V562Sep 4, 2015432 vehicles affected

A front axle center link retaining clamp on the tie rod may not have been properly torqued during assembly.

Rear Doors May Open While Bus Is Moving

Recall 15V333Jun 1, 20151,147 vehicles affected

Certain transit buses have door controller assemblies with a software defect that can cause the rear passenger doors to open without warning when the bus accelerates from a stop.

Engine Oil Leak Can Cause Bus Fire

Recall 15V292May 18, 20152,956 vehicles affected

Excessive crankcase pressure in certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines can cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather.

Service Brakes, Air

Recall 14V532Sep 4, 2014731 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Recall 14V087Mar 4, 20142,139 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air

Recall 13V487Oct 17, 2013119 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Recall 13V221May 28, 2013188 vehicles affected

2013 New Flyer XN40 questions

Does the 2013 New Flyer XN40 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2013 New Flyer XN40: Loose steering shaft can cause loss of steering; Fire Extinguisher May Fail to Discharge in a Fire; Rear Door Can Open While Bus Is Moving; Driver seatbelt may detach from seat in a crash; Steering Can Fail If Tie Rod Clamp Is Loose. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 New Flyer XN40 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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