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2017 New Flyer XD60 problems

The most common problem on the 2017 New Flyer XD60 is body and structure. Its complaint count is close to a typical XD60 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
19
Worst area
Body

The worst 2017 New Flyer XD60 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Locks
    1

Problems by type

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  • Body
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Locks
    1

Recalls 4

Electronic stability control (ESC)Reported December 19, 2025 · 6,673 vehicles affected
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

Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel railReported May 18, 2021 · 3,600 vehicles affected
What is wrong
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2017-2021 XD40, XD35, 2016-2021 XD60, 2017 XDE35, 2016-2020 XDE40, XDE60 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
New Flyer will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R21-008.

Recall number 21V365000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: disc: caliperReported June 12, 2018 · 908 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a bushing kit and reinstall the brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-010.

Recall number 18V394000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported August 30, 2017 · 214 vehicles affected
What is wrong
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 MD30, 2016 MD35, 2017 XD35, XD60, XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XN35 and 2016-2017 XD40 and XN40 transit buses, equipped with certain Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats (models Ergo R, Ergo D, AM71, AM72 and AM80). The seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
Risk
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
New Flyer has notified owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyers' number for this recall is R17-017.

Recall number 17V539000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2017 New Flyer XD60 19

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2017 New Flyer XD60 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 9, 2018 · Body, Engine · 6,000 miles · NY · crash

Tl* the contact drove a 2017 new flyer xd60. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the rear driver's side radiator door panel detached. As a result, the door panel struck the windshield of an oncoming vehicle. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a garage. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they were making improvements to the door latches on newer model vehicles. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000. The VIN was not available.

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Questions about the 2017 New Flyer XD60

Is the 2017 New Flyer XD60 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 New Flyer XD60, close to a typical XD60 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 New Flyer XD60?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 2017 New Flyer XD60 have?

4 recalls, covering electronic stability control (esc), fuel system, diesel and service brakes, air.

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