No complaints are listed for the 2018 NEW Flyer XD40. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as NEW FLYER XD40.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2025-12-19. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: 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 stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning ligh (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-05-18. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2017-2021 XD40, XD35, 2016-2021 XD60, 2017 XDE35, 2016-2020 XDE40, XDE60 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: New Flyer will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R21-008.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-02-15. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2018 XDE60 and XD40, 2018-2019 XN40, and 2019 XE60 heavy duty urban transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with an AS-3 tempered glass panel in the rooftop emergency escape hatch that may shatter in extreme cold temperatures.
Consequence: If the roof hatch glass shatters, glass particles could fall down onto passengers, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tempered glass panel, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2019. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R19-002.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
7 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| ENGINE | 1 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
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| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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| VISIBILITY | 1 |
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11014347
Date: 2025-02-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Instructions to Service to remove bypassed engine calibration from ECM and replace DEF sensor as required.
10242009
Date: 2023-08-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY.
Instruction to Service to replace bracket to provide additional clearance on HVAC cable.
10183643
Date: 2020-11-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Technical instruction describing how to replace specified street and curbside front headlamps.
10179347
Date: 2020-01-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
Technical Instruction describing how to remove and replace the drivers barrier upper door frame assembly.
10160588
Date: 2019-05-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Technical Instruction describing how to replace the kneeling buzzer.
10144749
Date: 2018-08-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
This Maintenance Instruction Describes How to Remove and Install Streetside and Curbside Windshield Wiper Idler Arm Assemblies.
10144750
Date: 2018-08-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This Service Manual Bulletin Provides Updated Preventive Maintenace Interval for the Crankcase Breather Tube Element on Buses Equipped with a Cummins Diesel ISL 07 or ISL 09 Engine.