2010 NEW FLYER XDE40 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2010 NEW FLYER XDE40 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to recalled defects affecting engine components, electrical systems, parking brakes, and seats based on recall data but there are no individual complaints recorded.
The vehicle has multiple recalls addressing safety and mechanical defects affecting various systems and components.
Recalls- Engine and cooling defect. NHTSA recall 11V431000 covers 78 vehicles from the 2010 model year manufactured into 2011. The V-band clamp assembly’s T-bolt can fracture, potentially disconnecting exhaust components and allowing hot gases to escape. This defect risks combustion or fire and possible road hazards if the diesel particulate filter housing detaches. Repairs are free and performed by authorized Cummins dealers.
- Traction battery hazard. Recall 12V132000 affects 89 vehicles between 2010 and 2012. Particulate debris and moisture can breach electrical isolation inside the lithium-ion energy storage system, creating a conductive path that could cause unintentional battery discharge and increase fire risk. Dealers will install an electrical contactor and modify the battery system at no charge.
- Instrument panel malfunction. Recall 12V002000 impacts 490 buses from 2009 through 2012. Faulty programming in the Parker-Hannifin instrument panel can prevent warning lamps from illuminating and cause the engine to enter shutdown mode. This can result in loss of propulsion or stalling, increasing crash risk. New Flyer will update the software free of charge.
- Parking brake failure. Recall 12V518000 involves 1,041 vehicles from 2010 to 2012. Air pressure leaks in parking brake chambers may cause the brakes to drag, risking overheating and fire. Affected brake chambers will be replaced at no cost to owners.
- Driver seat safety issue. Recall 16V038000 applies to 4,848 buses including model year 2010 XDE40s equipped with Recaro Ergo-M seats. Missing welds on J-Brackets may cause the seatbelt anchorage assembly to separate, reducing driver restraint in a crash. Owners will be notified to have seats inspected and replaced if necessary free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs related to recalls or unresolved safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified professional is recommended to understand available protections and options.
2010 NEW FLYER XDE40 Summary
2010
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
6546
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2010 NEW FLYER XDE40
4848 vehicles affected
SEATS
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, 2013-2015 XD60, XDE60 and XN35, 2010-2014 XDE35, 2013 XE40, 2012-2015 XN60, equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
Risk: 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.
2010 NEW FLYER XDE40
1041 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 transit buses, models C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, and XN40. Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven.
Risk: If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
2010 NEW FLYER XDE40
490 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS 2009-2012 XDE40, MODEL YEARS 2010-2011 MODELS XD35 AND XDE35, MODEL YEAR 2010 XD40, AND MODEL YEAR 2011 XN40 TRANSIT BUSES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH A PARKER-HANNIFIN (VANSCO) INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE PROGRAMMING OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS SUCH THAT IF MULTIPLE ERROR MESSAGES ARE RECEIVED BY THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FROM THE VEHICLE POWERTRAIN, THE “CHECK ENGINE” AND/OR “STOP ENGINE” INDICATOR LAMPS ON THE DASH MAY NOT ILLUMINATE AND THE ENGINE MAY ENTER A SAFETY OR SHUTDOWN MODE OF OPERATION.
Risk: ENGINE SHUTDOWN WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE PROPULSION OR VEHICLE STALL, EITHER OF WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2010 NEW FLYER XDE40
89 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 XDE35 AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 XDE40 HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES. OVER TIME PARTICULATE DEBRIS CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE LITHIUM-ION ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (ESS), AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH MOISTURE, CAN BREACH THE ELECTRICAL ISOLATION OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY PACK. A CONDUCTIVE PATH CAN BE CREATED IF THE ELECTRICAL ISOLATION IS BREACHED AT BOTH ENDS OF THE BATTERY.
Risk: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE OF THE BATTERY¬ÃS STORED ENERGY CAN RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
2010 NEW FLYER XDE40
78 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES, MODELS D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LFR, DE60LFR, XD35, XDE35, AND XDE40, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 3, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISL, ISC, or ISX DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.
Risk: IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
Complaints
No complaints found.