Recall 16V223000: 2014–2016 New Flyer XD60 and 2 other models

Report received

Apr 19, 2016

Manufacturer

New Flyer Industries Ltd.

Potentially affected

1,897vehicles

Model years

2013–2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a firmware upgrade, and replace the roller bracket plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-005.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2013 New Flyer C40LF0 complaints
• 2014 New Flyer XD600 complaints
• 2015 New Flyer XD600 complaints
• 2016 New Flyer XD600 complaints
• 2014 New Flyer XT400 complaints
• 2015 New Flyer XT401 complaints