2018 NEW FLYER XDE60 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 NEW FLYER XDE60 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety and mechanical components as detailed in the recall data.
There are six recalls affecting key systems including steering, visibility, fuel, driveline, and transmission. These recalls address defects that could impact vehicle safety and operation.
Recalls- Steering column defect. Recall 22V943000 affects 746 vehicles due to a loose connection between the steering column and upper steering shaft that can cause loss of steering and increase crash risk. Dealers will replace steering components free of charge. Owner notification began February 1, 2023.
- Sun/moon roof glass. Recall 19V100000 covers 172 buses with AS-3 tempered glass emergency roof hatches that may shatter in extreme cold, posing injury risk from falling glass. Dealers will replace the glass panel at no cost. Recall started March 6, 2019.
- Fuel rail leaks. Recall 21V365000 involves 3,600 vehicles with potential high pressure fuel rail seal failures causing fuel leaks and fire risk. Inspections and replacements of fuel rails are provided free. Notifications were mailed June 28, 2021.
- Driveshaft slip yoke failure. Recall 18V155000 includes 979 buses where plastic end-caps on the driveshaft slip yoke may crack and fail, risking loss of drive power with possible crash. Dealers inspect and replace affected driveshafts free of charge. Recall began March 22, 2018.
- Transmission pressure switch failure. Recall 18V615000 affects 386 buses with Allison hybrid transmissions where pressure switches may fail, causing unexpected loss of drive and crash hazard. Allison centers replace switches free. Recall started September 25, 2018.
Owners dealing with repeated safety defects or unresolved recall repairs may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney is advisable for affected parties.
2018 NEW FLYER XDE60 Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
5883
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 NEW FLYER XDE60
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.
2018 NEW FLYER XDE60
3600 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2018 NEW FLYER XDE60
172 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2018 XDE60 and XD40, 2018-2019 XN40, and 2019 XE60 heavy duty urban transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with an AS-3 tempered glass panel in the rooftop emergency escape hatch that may shatter in extreme cold temperatures.
Risk: If the roof hatch glass shatters, glass particles could fall down onto passengers, increasing the risk of injury.
2018 NEW FLYER XDE60
979 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
Risk: Failure of the drive shaft end-caps would result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 NEW FLYER XDE60
386 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Risk: A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.