2014 NEW FLYER XDE40 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 NEW FLYER XDE40 has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to brake systems, steering components, door operation, fuel filters, steering columns, seating safety, and electrical software affecting door functions.
There are eight recalls affecting various systems including brakes, steering, doors, fuel system, seats, and electrical software. These recalls address risks such as increased crash risk from brake drag, loss of steering, doors opening while in motion, engine stalling, and safety belt anchorage failures.
Recalls- Brake system. (NHTSA 14V532000) 731 vehicles affected. The brake pedal mounting plate may bind the internal piston of the brake valve actuator, causing increased brake resistance and potential brake drag after pedal release. The fix replaces the brake pedal mounting plate and the brake valve actuator free of charge.
- Steering tie rod assembly. (NHTSA 15V562000) 432 vehicles affected. Improperly torqued front axle center link retaining clamp on the tie rod can lead to disconnection and loss of steering. Dealers will inspect and tighten or replace components at no charge.
- Door controller software. (NHTSA 15V333000) 1147 vehicles affected. A software defect may cause rear passenger doors to open unexpectedly when accelerating from a stop, increasing passenger injury risk. Dealers will update the software free of charge.
- Fuel system. (NHTSA 14V519000) 39 vehicles affected. Fuel filters may separate, leading to engine stalling without warning and increased crash risk. The fix involves replacing the fuel filter free of charge.
- Steering column. (NHTSA 22V943000) 746 vehicles affected. The connection to the upper steering shaft can become loose, causing loss of steering risk. Dealers will replace steering column and shaft components at no cost.
- Seatbelt anchorage. (NHTSA 16V038000) 4848 vehicles affected. Missing welds on seat J-Brackets may cause seatbelt anchorages to separate, risking driver injury in a crash. Inspections and replacement of defective brackets are done free of charge.
- Electrical system software. (NHTSA 16V223000) 1897 vehicles affected. Software defect in door motor control may lead to rear door opening unexpectedly while the bus moves, increasing passenger injury risk. Dealers will install a firmware upgrade and replace roller bracket plates at no charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues related to the 2014 NEW FLYER XDE40 may have rights under their state lemon law. They should consider consulting a qualified attorney to explore their legal options.
2014 NEW FLYER XDE40 Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
9840
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 NEW FLYER XDE40
746 vehicles affected
STEERING:COLUMN
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.
Risk: A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 NEW FLYER XDE40
1897 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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 the rear door guide roller linkage resulting in a bus' rear door opening unexpectedly while the bus is in motion.
Risk: If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
2014 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.
2014 NEW FLYER XDE40
1147 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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 stopped position.
Risk: If the rear bus door opens while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
2014 NEW FLYER XDE40
432 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 New Flyer XDE40 and XD40, 2014 XD60, XN35 and XN60, 2015 XDE35, and 2013-2015 XN40 transit buses. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an improperly torqued front axle center link retaining clamp on the tie rod. As a result, the tie rod may disconnect, causing a loss of steering.
Risk: A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
2014 NEW FLYER XDE40
39 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014 MD30, XD40, XD60, XDE40, and XDE60 transit buses. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
Risk: If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
2014 NEW FLYER XDE40
731 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 XD35, XDE35, XE40, and 2013-2014 XD40, XD60, XDE40, XDE60, XN35, XN40, and XN60 transit buses. During installation, the Brake Pedal Mounting Plate may have been clamped between the Brake Pedal Assembly and the Brake Valve Actuator (BVA) resulting in a misalignment and binding of the internal piston in the BVA.
Risk: The binding of the piston may result in increased resistance while applying the brakes and the potential for brake drag once the brake pedal is released. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.