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2017 New Flyer XDE35 problems

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Recalls
5
Service bulletins
14

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Recalls 5

Steering: columnReported December 20, 2022 · 746 vehicles affected
What is wrong
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2022 XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XE40, XN40, 2017-2022 XE60, 2014-2022 XT40 and XT60 transit buses equipped with a double tilt steering column. The steering column connection to the upper steering shaft may become loose.
Risk
A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering column and shaft components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R22-035.

Recall number 22V943000 · 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

Power train: automatic transmissionReported September 12, 2018 · 386 vehicles affected
What is wrong
New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 New Flyer XDE60, XDE40, and 2017 XDE35 transit buses, equipped with certain Allison transmission hybrid drive units. The pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
Risk
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners, and Allison Transmission service centers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-014.

Recall number 18V615000 · Recall details

Power train: driveline: driveshaftReported March 7, 2018 · 979 vehicles affected
What is wrong
New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 XDE40 and XDE60 and 2017 XDE35 Heavy Duty Urban Transit buses. The plastic end-caps of the drive shaft slip yoke may crack and fail.
Risk
Failure of the drive shaft end-caps would result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft slip yoke, replacing any drive shaft that has plastic end-caps on the slip yoke, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-002.

Recall number 18V155000 · 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 XDE35 14

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