2013 NEW FLYER XN35 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 NEW FLYER XN35 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to brake system components, engine operations, door mechanisms, and seating. These concerns primarily involve safety-critical systems such as brakes and doors.
There are six recalls issued for the 2013 NEW FLYER XN35, affecting multiple systems including brakes, engine, door control, seating, and electrical software. The recalls address defects that pose safety risks such as increased crash potential, fire hazards, and passenger injury.
Recalls- Brake system defect. NHTSA recall 14V532000 affects 731 vehicles. The brake pedal mounting plate could be misaligned, causing piston binding in the Brake Valve Actuator. This increases brake resistance and can cause brake drag after releasing the pedal, raising crash risk. New Flyer replaces both the pedal mounting plate and the actuator free of charge.
- Engine crankcase ventilation. Recall 15V292000 covers 2,956 buses with Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive crankcase pressure can detach the vent tube elbow, allowing engine oil to contact hot surfaces and increase fire risk. Repairs include securing the vent tube and updating engine control software. Fixes are free through Cummins service centers.
- Door controller software. Recall 15V333000 affects 1,147 buses. A software defect may cause rear passenger doors to open unexpectedly during acceleration. This can lead to passenger injuries. Dealers update the door controller software at no cost to owners.
- Intake manifold sensor operation. Recall 14V087000 covers 2,139 buses with Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. Condensation may freeze and impair the intake manifold pressure sensor, causing high exhaust temperatures or flames. This raises fire and burn injury risks. The remedy is an engine control module recalibration provided free of charge.
- Driver seat anchorage welds. Recall 16V038000 impacts 4,848 buses with certain Recaro Ergo-M seats. Missing welds on J-Brackets may cause the seatbelt anchorage assembly to separate, reducing driver restraint in a crash. Owners receive inspection instructions and replacement brackets with free labor if needed.
- Electrical door system software. Recall 16V223000 involves 1,897 buses. A software defect in the Electric Transit Operator controller may lead to rear door guide roller linkage failure, causing the rear door to open unexpectedly in motion. Dealers will upgrade firmware and replace roller bracket plates free of charge.
Owners with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues involving the 2013 NEW FLYER XN35 may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney specializing in lemon law could help clarify available remedies.
2013 NEW FLYER XN35 Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
13718
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 NEW FLYER XN35
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.
2013 NEW FLYER XN35
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.
2013 NEW FLYER XN35
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.
2013 NEW FLYER XN35
2956 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, 2008-2013 C40LF, 2008-2013 C40LFR, 2009 L40LFR, 2009 C35LF, 2013-2014 XN35, 2011-2014 XN40, and 2012-2014 XN60 buses, equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Risk: If the engine oil comes into contact with hot surfaces, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
2013 NEW FLYER XN35
2139 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
New Flyer Industries Canada ULC (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009 C35LF and L40LFR, model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, model year 2008-2013 C40LF and C40LFR, model year 2013 XN35, model year 2011-2013 XN40 and model year 2012-2013 XN60 transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. In the affected vehicles, condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Risk: The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
2013 NEW FLYER XN35
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.