2013–2022 New Flyer XDE35, New Flyer XDE40, New Flyer XDE60 +more: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 22V943000 · 746 units potentially affected · filed Dec 20, 2022
What's 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.
Why it matters
A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V943000
- Manufacturer no.
- R22-035
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer OF America, Inc.
- Component
- STEERING:COLUMN
- Units affected
- 746
- Report received
- Dec 20, 2022
- Owner letters
- Feb 1, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- New Flyer XDE35 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- New Flyer XDE40 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- New Flyer XDE60 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- New Flyer XE40 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- New Flyer XE60 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- New Flyer XN40 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- New Flyer XT40 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- New Flyer XT60 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022