The worst 2022 New Flyer XD60 problems
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Recalls 3
Service brakes, air: antilock
- 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
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2023 XD35, 2022-2023 XD40, XD60, XN35, XN60, 2022 XDE35, and 2021-2022 XE40 transit buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the certification labels are incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
- Risk
- An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- New Flyer will provide and/or install new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947.
Recall number 23V711000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XD40, XD60, XDE40, 2022 XN35, XE40, XN40, and 2021 XN60 transit buses. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear if required, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 2, 2022. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R22-026.
Recall number 22V637000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2022 New Flyer XD60 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Instructions to remove DEF sensor bypass calibration from engine ECM and new sensor installation AR
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- Instructions to replace the A/C belt sheave (pulley) with an improved version to mitigate the AC belt...
- Technical Instruction describing how to remove and replace the incorrect EPA emissions placard.
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Questions about the 2022 New Flyer XD60
Is the 2022 New Flyer XD60 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2022 New Flyer XD60.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 New Flyer XD60?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2022 New Flyer XD60 have?
3 recalls, covering service brakes, air, equipment and steering.
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