The worst 2023 New Flyer XD60 problems
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Recalls 5
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
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2023 XD35, XD40, and XD60 vehicles equipped with certain Cummins L9 diesel engines. The remote fuel filter hoses may become separated from the fitting, which can result in a fuel leak and a lack of fuel supply to the engine.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a lack of fuel can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Cummins will replace the fuel filter hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 21, 2024. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947.
Recall number 24V425000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2022-2023 XD35, XD40, XN35, XN40, and 2023 XD60, XE35, XE40, and XN60 transit buses. Due to a software error, unintended acceleration may occur during certain conditions.
- Risk
- Unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- New Flyer will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 15, 2024. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947. New Flyer's number for this recall is R23-022.
Recall number 23V898000 · 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
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2023 XD60 and XDE60 60' articulated transit buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) module may lose power during hard braking, causing the ABS system to fail.
- Risk
- An ABS system that fails increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- New Flyer will update the ABS software and correct the wiring, free of charge. All vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner letters will be sent. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706.
Recall number 23V243000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 New Flyer XD60 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Thermo-King has issued a Service Bulletin (SB866-1) related to the clutch bearing maintenance on their...
- Instruction to Service for proper correction of lower radius rod mounting hole location if found incorrect...
- Instruction to Service for proper inspection/verification of lower radius rod mounting hole location.
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Questions about the 2023 New Flyer XD60
Is the 2023 New Flyer XD60 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2023 New Flyer XD60.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 New Flyer XD60?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2023 New Flyer XD60 have?
5 recalls, covering service brakes, air, fuel system, diesel and vehicle speed control.
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