2015 NEW FLYER XD40 Recalls (3)

Campaign:: 15V562000 on 09/03/2015
Component:: Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:: 10/14/2014 - 07/16/2015
Affected:: 432
Defect:: New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 new flyer xde40 and xd40, 2014 xd60, xn35 and xn60, 2015 xde35, and 2013-2015 xn40 transit buses. the affected vehicles may be equipped with an improperly torqued front axle center link retaining clamp on the tie rod. as a result, the tie rod may disconnect, causing a loss of steering.
Consequence:: A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Correction:: New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that the center link retaining clamp is properly torqued. any components displaying play or movement will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on october 1, 2015. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyer's number for this recall is r15-015.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 16V038000 on 01/25/2016
Component:: Seats
Manufactured:: 12/31/2010 - 12/30/2015
Affected:: 4,848
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: 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.
Correction:: New flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. the recall began on february 4, 2016. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706, or recaro customer service at 1-800-873-2276. new flyer's number for this recall is r16-001.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 16V223000 on 04/18/2016
Component:: Electrical system: software
Manufactured:: 08/21/2015 - 03/12/2016
Affected:: 1,897
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2015 NEW FLYER XD40 TSBs (20)

Bulletin:: SMB-145
Component:: 020000 suspension
Summary:: New flyer: information regarding the wheel flange and lower radius road to axle installation whereby condition of bolts need checking and if any deformity or damage to mounting bolts, have them replaced. no years or model listed. *pe
Bulletin:: ITS6234
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Technical instruction to inspect front mask support bracket bond and repair if required on specifically equipped vehicles
Bulletin:: ITS6254
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Technical instruction to reconfigure voltage sense connection wiring on specifically equipped vehicles
Bulletin:: ITS6368
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Technical instruction to rewire the voltage regulator power supply from the battery side to the load side of the battery disconnect switch.
Bulletin:: ITS6406
Component:: 010000 steering
Summary:: Technical instruction to correct installation of steering gearbox mounting plate.
Bulletin:: ITS6216
Component:: 138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
Summary:: Technical instruction to remove and replace defroster heater blower resistor.
Bulletin:: SMB168
Component:: 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:: Service manula bulletin provides revised oem information on the exhaust, after treatment system and def tank.
Bulletin:: ITS5964
Component:: 114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:: Technical instruction to front height sensor rewiring with shielded cable.
Bulletin:: ITS5940
Component:: 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:: Technical instruction to rewire def tank sensor.
Bulletin:: ITS6522
Component:: 042400 service brakes, air:supply:reservoir
Summary:: Technical instruction to inspect and repair support brackets on an accessory air system reservoir
Bulletin:: PMB048
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: This parts manual bulletin provides information on the part numbers of the engine lift brackets
Bulletin:: SMB173
Component:: 070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:: This bulletin provides pm inspection requirements for the k-menber on the fuel tank support structure
Bulletin:: ITS6467
Component:: 021242 suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger,bracket
Summary:: This maintenance instruction describes how to add re-enforcement brackets to the existing air accessory tank mounting bracket.
Bulletin:: SMB176
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This service manual bulletin provides new information on how to check for proper chain tension, as measured by the chain deflection, while performing the ramp mechanism initial adjustments. this bulletin only applies to vehicles with new fl
Bulletin:: SMB177
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This service manual bulletin provides new inspection and replacement requirements for the coolant hoses located above the sds enclosure on specifically equipped buses.
Bulletin:: PMB049
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This parts manual bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles.
Bulletin:: SMB178
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This service manual bulletin provides new oem (kongsberg) pm inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles.
Bulletin:: SERVICE INSTRUCT
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: Supplier service bulletin sent to customers regarding potential brake caliper issue.
Bulletin:: SMB170
Component:: 070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:: This service manual bulletin provides a correction for the information regarding the replacement of the def tank suction filter.
Bulletin:: SMB180
Component:: 100000 power train
Summary:: This service manual bulletin provides updated preventive maintenace interval for the crankcase breather tube element on buses equipped with a cummins diesel isl 07 or isl 09 engine.

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