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2016 NEW Flyer XN40 problems

No complaints are listed for the 2016 NEW Flyer XN40. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as NEW FLYER XN40.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
6
Do not drive recalls
1
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
6,673
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
25

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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6 recalls.

25V898000

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.

22V943000

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.

18V827000

Date: 2018-11-22. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2017 New Flyer XD40 and XN60, 2015 XD60 and XDE40 and 2013-2017 XN40 vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Technologies, Inc. (KTI) KDS-25 fire extinguishers as part of the optional fire suppression system. The actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppress (excerpt)

Consequence: If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire. (excerpt)

Remedy: New Flyer has notified owners, and KTI will inspect the fire suppression systems and replace the electrical piston actuators, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-020. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

17V539000

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.

16V678000

Date: 2016-09-20. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.

Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2016 New Flyer XN60 and XN40 Xcelsior transit buses manufactured June 22, 2016, to September 14, 2016, powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The pressure relief device (PRD) of the CNG system may fracture and separate, allowing a high pressure release of CNG.

Consequence: An unexpected release of CNG gas in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will install new a vent tubing system and replace the PRD, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-026. Note: Owners are advised to remove the vehicles from operation until the recall remedy can be applied.

Do not drive: Yes. Park outside: No.

16V223000

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.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

25 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
EQUIPMENT8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
POWER TRAIN3
ENGINE2
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY2
STEERING2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1

11032922

Date: 2026-05-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Instructions for replacing a CNG decal to comply with New York State regulations

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.

10177022

Date: 2020-06-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.

Technical Instruction describing how to remove and replace the front suspension air springs,

10175959

Date: 2020-05-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, EQUIPMENT.

Service Manual Bulletin - Changes to Cummins ISLG and L9N engine oil specifications and oil change intervals.

10174502

Date: 2020-04-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Technical Service Information Bulletin describing changes to the Cummins ISLG, L9N, ISB6.7G and B6.7N engine oil specifications.

10167069

Date: 2019-10-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING.

Technical Service Instruction Describing How to Rewire TRW Steering Column to Provide a Memory Power Circuit. - The addition of the switch ensures that the TRW Steering System maintains its calibration in the event of a power disruption.

10152077

Date: 2018-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

This Technical Service Information Bulletin Decsribes How to Inspect and Reroute as Required the Cummins L9N Engine Crankcase Ventilation Hose.

10140563

Date: 2018-05-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

This Maintenance Instruction Describes How to Install CNG Diamond Decals on the Sides of the Vehicle. This is a new requirement of the NFPA 52 - April 2016 Edition which was missed due to a specification language interpretation. NFPA 52 - 15.2.11.1.5 "...In addition to the requirement in 15.

10133531

Date: 2018-03-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

This Maintenance Instruction Decribes How to Replace the Surge Tank Low Coolant Level Sensor.

10129941

Date: 2018-02-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

This Maintenance Instruction Decribes How to Update Battery Equalizer Programming.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
XN400

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