No complaints are listed for the 2015 NEW Flyer XDE60. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as NEW FLYER XDE60.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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7 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: 2020-08-06. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 XDE60, XDE40 and 2016 XDE35 transit buses equipped with specific Allison Transmission drive units. The pressure switches on these Drive Units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive. (excerpt)
Consequence: A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, offloading passengers to transfer them to another bus can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and Allison Transmissions will remove and replace the two C1 and C2 pressure switches on each hybrid drive motor, and also inspect and correct for debris accumulation in the associated pressure switch plumbing, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R20 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-06-12. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2014-2016 New Flyer XT60, 2014-2017 New Flyer XN60 and XD60, and 2015-2017 New Flyer XDE60 urban transit buses equipped with ZF Axles that have radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with th (excerpt)
Consequence: Breakage of the guide pin can cause a reduction of braking ability and an increase in stopping distances, or a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a bushing kit and reinstall the brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-010. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-04-19. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XN35, 2014-2016 XD35, XD60, XDE40, 2015-2016 XD40, XDE60, 2014 XDE35, 2013-2015 XE40, 2013-2016 XN40, XN60, and 2014-2015 XT40, and XT60 transit buses. These buses have an Electric Transit Operator (ETO) controller that controls the bus door motor function which may have a software defect which can cause failure of (excerpt)
Consequence: If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers. (excerpt)
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a firmware upgrade, and replace the roller bracket plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-005. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-01-26. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: New Flyer Industries, Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 New Flyer MD30, 2012 C35LFR, 2010-2011 D35LFR, NABI 35LFW, 2011 D40LFR, 2010-2012 D60LFR and NABI 31LFW, 2010 C40LF, DE35LF, D40LF, DE40LFA, DE60LFA, GE35LFR and GE40LF, 2009 DE60LF and GE40LFR, 2010-2013 C40LFR, DE60LFR, NABI 416 and NABI 60BRT, 2010-2015 XD35, XDE40, NABI 40LFW and 42BRT, 2011-2015 XD40 and XN40, 2013-20 (excerpt)
Consequence: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. Recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706, or Recaro customer service at 1-800-873-2276. New Flyer's number for this rec (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-06-01. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XE40, XN35, and XN60, 2014 XD35, XDE40, and XT60, 2014-2015 XD60, and XT40, 2013-2014 XDE35, and XN40, and 2015 XDE60 transit buses. These vehicles have door controller assemblies that may have a software defect which can cause the rear passenger doors to open, without warning, when the bus accelerates from a stopp (excerpt)
Consequence: If the rear bus door opens while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers. (excerpt)
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will update the Door Controller Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R15-006. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
36 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 13 |
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| STRUCTURE | 9 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 3 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
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| STEERING | 2 |
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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.
11018606
Date: 2025-05-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Thermo-King has issued a Service Bulletin (SB866-1) related to the clutch bearing maintenance on their QS616 HVAC screw compressor. New Flyer is issuing this Technical Service Information Bulletin to notify New Flyer XD60, XN60 and XDE60 bus operators about this Thermo-King Service Bulletin.
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.
11005634
Date: 2024-07-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
Service bulletin increasing the torque value of a joint in a double-tilt steering column spline shaft.
10206201
Date: 2021-10-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This Instruction to Service (ITS) decribes the inspection procedure required to inspect the upper bulkhead brakets for cracks, on the articulation joint of a sixty foot bus.
10201969
Date: 2021-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Technical Instruction describing how to mechanically fasten the Engergy Guide System (EGS) support brackets to the existing upper bulkhead structure at the articulation joint.
10183644
Date: 2020-11-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN.
Technical instruction describing how to re-mark existing BAE HS300 ACTM dipsticks.
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.