2014 NEW FLYER XT60 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 NEW FLYER XT60 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the door system, steering column, braking components, and electrical software defects according to recall data.
There are five recalls for the 2014 NEW FLYER XT60 affecting various systems including door controllers, steering, brakes, and electrical software.
- Door controller software defect. Recall 15V333000 affects 1,147 vehicles. The rear passenger doors may open without warning when the bus accelerates from a stop, increasing passenger injury risk. Dealers will update the door controller software free of charge.
- Steering column looseness. Recall 22V943000 affects 746 vehicles. The connection between the steering column and upper shaft may become loose, risking loss of steering and possible crash. Dealers will replace steering components at no charge.
- Brake caliper guide pin defect. Recall 18V394000 impacts 908 vehicles. Surface roughness in radial brake caliper guide pins can cause bolt breakage leading to reduced braking, increased stopping distance, or tire pressure loss. Dealers will install a bushing kit and reinstall brake calipers free of charge.
- Electrical system software flaw. Recall 16V223000 involves 1,897 vehicles. A defect in the Electric Transit Operator controller can cause the rear door guide roller linkage to fail and the door to open unexpectedly while moving. Dealers will upgrade firmware and replace roller bracket plates free.
2014 NEW FLYER XT60 Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
4698
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 NEW FLYER XT60
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 XT60
908 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2014-2016 New Flyer XT60, 2014-2017 New Flyer XN60 and XD60, and 2015-2017 New Flyer XDE60 urban transit buses equipped with ZF Axles that have radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Breakage of the guide pin can cause a reduction of braking ability and an increase in stopping distances, or a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 NEW FLYER XT60
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 XT60
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.