I am an attorney in the seattle area and my client, while at work performing maintenance on a certain new flyer bus/coach, was electrically shocked/electrocuted/injured. I believe that this bus was part of a batch that were put into service and on the road and carrying passengers with the knowledge of king county metro transit, and the manufacturer, new flyer that the buses/coaches were defective and unfit for use and present a danger to anyone (riders & maintenance personnel, et al.,) who came into contact with these buses/coaches. To my knowledge, these buses/coaches remain in service in a dangerous condition with the knowledge of both new flyer and king county metro transit. ## VIN failed ## new flyer coach, at least, series "4000" purchased by king county metro from new flyer ##
The worst 2015 New Flyer XT40 problems
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- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
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Recalls 3
Steering: column
- 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
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
Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XE40, XN35, and XN60, 2014 XD35, XDE40, and XT60, 2014-2015 XD60, and XT40, 2013-2014 XDE35, and XN40, and 2015 XDE60 transit buses. These vehicles have door controller assemblies that may have a software defect which can cause the rear passenger doors to open, without warning, when the bus accelerates from a stopped position.
- Risk
- If the rear bus door opens 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 update the Door Controller Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R15-006.
Recall number 15V333000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 New Flyer XT40 22
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service bulletin increasing the torque value of a joint in a double-tilt steering column spline shaft.
- Technical Instruction describing how to remove and replace the front suspension air springs
- Service Manual Bulletin provides revised information for the Preventive Maintenance on specifically...
- Service Manual Bulletin providing revised, corrected or additional information for the Preventive...
- Service Manual Bulletin which stresses the need for safety when performing maintenance on the high voltage...
- 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 information on how to check for proper chain tension, as...
- This bulletin provides PM inspection requirements for the K-menber on the fuel tank support structure
- Technical Instruction to replace air compressor mounting bracket.
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Questions about the 2015 New Flyer XT40
Is the 2015 New Flyer XT40 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2015 New Flyer XT40, close to a typical XT40 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 New Flyer XT40?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2015 New Flyer XT40 have?
3 recalls, covering steering, electrical system and structure.
Was there a recall on the 2015 New Flyer XT40 body?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V333000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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