No complaints are listed for the 2017 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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8 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: 2018-06-12. 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: 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.
Date: 2018-01-09. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2017 XD40, XDE40, XN40, XT60, and 2016-2017 XDE60 transit buses. The air brake hose connections for the front axle ABS modulator valves may not be properly tightened, possibly resulting in the air brake hose disconnecting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number (excerpt)
Consequence: If the brake hose disconnects from the ABS modulator valve, there will be no brake force applied to either of the front axle brake assemblies, lengthening the needed braking distance and increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and will reconnect the air hose using the proper tightness, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-001. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-08-30. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 MD30, 2016 MD35, 2017 XD35, XD60, XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XN35 and 2016-2017 XD40 and XN40 transit buses, equipped with certain Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats (models Ergo R, Ergo D, AM71, AM72 and AM80). The seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and (excerpt)
Consequence: If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: New Flyer has notified owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyers' number for this recall is R17-017. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
26 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 10 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
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| STRUCTURE | 4 |
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| ENGINE | 2 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
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11030372
Date: 2026-03-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Instructions to remove DEF sensor bypass calibration from engine ECM and new sensor installation AR - 18inch DEF tank CA emissions
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.
10178061
Date: 2020-07-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.
Technical Instruction issued to document and track BAE Systems HDS300 hybrid drive traction motor program update.
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.