New Flyer recalls 2015 XT40 transit buses with loose steering shafts that could cause loss of steering and crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free replacement.
A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
New Flyer is recalling certain 2015 XT40 transit buses due to a loose steering shaft that could cause loss of steering and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact New Flyer for free replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248535-new-flyer-xt40-2015-recall-loose-steering-shaft-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248535-new-flyer-xt40-2015-recall-loose-steering-shaft-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V943000
“New Flyer XT40 (2015) Recall: Loose Steering Shaft Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248535-new-flyer-xt40-2015-recall-loose-steering-shaft-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 22V943000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V943000).
A loose steering shaft connection can cause loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. This is a mechanical issue that may worsen over time without repair.
Owners of New Flyer 2015 XT40 transit buses with double tilt steering columns are affected. Drivers and bus operators face the highest risk due to potential loss of steering control.
Check if your bus has a double tilt steering column. The recall covers 2015 XT40 models from 2015 to 2022. Notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2023.
Call 1-204-224-6706 to schedule a free replacement of the steering column and shaft components.
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.
Check if your New Flyer 2015 XT40 bus has a double tilt steering column. The recall covers specific model years from 2015 to 2022.
Dealers will replace the steering column and shaft components free of charge. Contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 to arrange the repair.
Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send New Flyer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V943000 — New Flyer New Flyer Hello, I own a New Flyer that is covered by recall 22V943000 from New Flyer. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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