The worst 2016 New Flyer XD35 problems
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Recalls 2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
- What is wrong
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 121, "Air Brake Systems" and 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
- Risk
- An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947.
Recall number 25V898000 · Recall details
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 16V223000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 New Flyer XD35 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This Service Manual Bulletin Provides Updated Preventive Maintenace Interval for the Crankcase Breather...
- This Maintenance Instruction Decribes How to Add Relay for Auto Neutral Signal to Transmission Control Module.
- This Parts Manual Bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the Kongsberg...
- This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation...
- This Service Manual Bulletin provides new inspection and replacement requirements for the coolant hoses...
- This Service Manual Bulletin provides new information on how to check for proper chain tension, as...
- This Maintenance Instruction Describes How to Add Heat Shrink to Rear Camera Pigtail (wiring).
- This Parts Manual bulletin provides information on the part numbers of the engine lift brackets
- This bulletin provides PM inspection requirements for the K-menber on the fuel tank support structure
- This Service Manual Bulletin provides a correction for the information regarding the replacement of the...
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Questions about the 2016 New Flyer XD35
Is the 2016 New Flyer XD35 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2016 New Flyer XD35.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 New Flyer XD35?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2016 New Flyer XD35 have?
2 recalls, covering electronic stability control (esc) and electrical system.
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