CarRecallWatchThe 2015 New Flyer XT40 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
2015 New Flyer XT40 recalls
Loose steering shaft can cause loss of steering
Certain transit buses with a double tilt steering column may have a steering column connection to the upper steering shaft that becomes loose.
Rear Door Can Open While Bus Is Moving
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.
Rear Doors May Open While Bus Is Moving
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.
Most common 2015 New Flyer XT40 problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
I AM AN ATTORNEY IN THE SEATTLE AREA AND MY CLIENT, WHILE AT WORK PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON A CERTAIN NEW FLYER BUS/COACH, WAS ELECTRICALLY SHOCKED/ELECTROCUTED/INJURED. I BELIEVE THAT THIS BUS WAS PART OF A BATCH THAT WERE PUT INTO SERVICE AND ON THE ROAD AND CARRYING PASSENGERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF KING COUNTY METRO TRANSIT, AND THE MANUFACTURER, NEW FLYER THAT THE BUSES/COACHES WERE DEFECTIVE AND UNFIT FOR USE AND PRESENT A DANGER TO ANYONE (RIDERS & MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, ET AL.,) WHO CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THESE BUSES/COACHES. TO MY KNOWLEDGE, THESE BUSES/COACHES REMAIN IN SERVICE IN A DANGEROUS CONDITION WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF BOTH NEW FLYER AND KING COUNTY METRO TRANSIT. ## VIN FAI
2015 New Flyer XT40 questions
Does the 2015 New Flyer XT40 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 New Flyer XT40: Loose steering shaft can cause loss of steering; Rear Door Can Open While Bus Is Moving; Rear Doors May Open While Bus Is Moving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 New Flyer XT40?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Electrical System (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 New Flyer XT40 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.