No complaints are listed for the 2018 NEW Flyer XDE40. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as NEW FLYER XDE40.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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5 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: 2022-12-20. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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.
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: 2018-09-12. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 New Flyer XDE60, XDE40, and 2017 XDE35 transit buses, equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
Consequence: A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-014.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-03-07. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 XDE40 and XDE60 and 2017 XDE35 Heavy Duty Urban Transit buses. The plastic end-caps of the drive shaft slip yoke may crack and fail.
Consequence: Failure of the drive shaft end-caps would result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft slip yoke, replacing any drive shaft that has plastic end-caps on the slip yoke, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-002.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
15 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 5 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
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| ENGINE | 2 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 2 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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11027706
Date: 2026-01-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Instructions to replace current k-member with an upgraded casting design.
11012376
Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.
Instructions to Service to incorporate a PLC Update to prevent interlock activation when CAN speed messages are absent.
11007425
Date: 2024-08-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Instruction to Service for updating the battery program on certain ELFA2 buses for Improved BMS response to overcharging and other functional safety mechanisms, more robust detection of failure modes through DTCs, improving Battery Data Recorder (BDR) capabilities, streamlined flashing processes, an
10215534
Date: 2022-05-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Technical Instruction describing how to replace the air compressor scroll bearing access plug with a bait well plug.
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.
10179346
Date: 2020-01-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Technical Instruction describing how to download a program to the Vansco Programmable Logic Control (PLC) system on buses equipped with under-dash USB port.
10167059
Date: 2019-10-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Technical Service Instruction Describing How to Replace the DEF Fluid Module/Pump Cover Assembly.
10165605
Date: 2019-09-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Service Manual Bulletin provides revised information for the Preventive Maintenance on specifically equipped vehicles with the Powerex belt driven air compressor.
10165644
Date: 2019-09-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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.
10165645
Date: 2019-09-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Service Manual Bulletin which stresses the need for safety when performing maintenance on the high voltage systems on your New Flyer vehicle.