2011 NEW FLYER XN40 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 NEW FLYER XN40 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the parking brake, electrical instrument panel, engine components, and driver seats based on recall information.
There are five recalls affecting several systems including the parking brake, electrical system, engine, and seats. These recalls address potential safety risks from fire hazards, engine shutdown, and driver restraint failures.
Recalls- Parking brake. NHTSA recall 12V518000 affects 1,041 vehicles. Air pressure may leak from parking brake chambers causing the brakes to drag and overheat. This increases fire risk. Affected brake chambers will be replaced free of charge starting November 13, 2012.
- Instrument panel. Recall 12V002000 involves 490 buses. Faulty programming of the instrument panel can prevent "check engine" or "stop engine" lights from illuminating and cause engine shutdown. Engine shutdown may cause vehicle stall and crash risk. Free reprogramming of the panel began January 9, 2012.
- Engine crankcase ventilation. Recall 15V292000 covers 2,956 units. Excessive crankcase pressure may detach a vent tube elbow allowing engine oil to contact hot surfaces, posing fire risk. Repairs including securing the elbow and ECM software update started June 25, 2015 at no cost.
- Intake manifold sensor. Recall 14V087000 affects 2,139 vehicles. Condensation can freeze inside the intake manifold sensor disrupting sensor operation, possibly causing elevated exhaust temperatures and fire risk. A new ECM calibration is provided free of charge since March 21, 2014.
- Driver seats. Recall 16V038000 involves 4,848 buses. Missing welds on driver seat J-brackets may allow seatbelt anchorage separation. This increases injury risk during a crash. Inspections and replacement brackets are offered free starting February 4, 2016.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects related to these recalls may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting legal resources regarding persistent safety or performance issues could be beneficial.
2011 NEW FLYER XN40 Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
11474
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 NEW FLYER XN40
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.
2011 NEW FLYER XN40
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.
2011 NEW FLYER XN40
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.
2011 NEW FLYER XN40
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.
2011 NEW FLYER XN40
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.