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2013 New Flyer XD60 recalls (4)

4 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2013 New Flyer XD60. Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any New Flyer dealer.

4recalls
1owner complaints
26+service bulletins
0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2013 New Flyer XD60. Check your XD60 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2013 New Flyer XD60 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

  • Seats · NHTSA 16V038000

    Jan 26, 2016Seats
    Problem
    New Flyer Industries, Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 New Flyer MD30, 2012 C35LFR, 2010-2011 D35LFR, NABI 35LFW, 2011 D40LFR, 2010-2012 D60LFR and NABI 31LFW, 2010 C40LF, DE35LF, D40LF, DE40LFA, DE60LFA, GE35LFR and GE40LF, 2009 DE60LF and GE40LFR, 2010-2013 C40LFR, DE60LFR, NABI 416 and NABI 60BRT, 2010-2015 XD35, XDE40, NABI 40LFW and 42BRT, 2011-2015 XD40 and XN40, 2013-2015 XD60, XDE60 and XN35, 2010-2014 XDE35, 2013 XE40, 2012-2015 XN60, equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
    Risk
    If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
    Fix
    New Flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. Recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706, or Recaro customer service at 1-800-873-2276. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-001.
    Full recall details for 16V038000 →
  • Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 14V532000

    Apr 9, 2014Service Brakes, Air
    Problem
    New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 XD35, XDE35, XE40, and 2013-2014 XD40, XD60, XDE40, XDE60, XN35, XN40, and XN60 transit buses. During installation, the Brake Pedal Mounting Plate may have been clamped between the Brake Pedal Assembly and the Brake Valve Actuator (BVA) resulting in a misalignment and binding of the internal piston in the BVA.
    Risk
    The binding of the piston may result in increased resistance while applying the brakes and the potential for brake drag once the brake pedal is released. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
    Fix
    New Flyer will notify owners and will replace the brake pedal mounting plate and the Brake Valve Actuator (BVA), free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876. New Flyer's number for this recall is R14-019.
    Full recall details for 14V532000 →
  • Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 13V487000

    Oct 17, 2013Service Brakes, Air
    Problem
    New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 XD40 buses manufactured May 24, 2013, through September 5, 2013; model year 2013 XN40 buses manufactured April 18, 2013, through September 11, 2013; model year 2013 XD60 buses manufactured May 31, 2013, through September 5, 2013; and model year 2013 XDE40 buses manufactured on May 17, 2013. The color coded air lines to the E-6 brake treadle valve may have been installed incorrectly. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
    Risk
    In the event of a loss of air supply pressure in the rear air reservoir, there would be a loss of service braking effect on both the front and rear axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Fix
    New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will inspect, and correct the air line routing, as needed, free of charge. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-982-8400. New Flyer's recall number is R13-023.
    Full recall details for 13V487000 →
  • Electrical System · NHTSA 13V221000

    May 28, 2013Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
    Problem
    New Flyer Industries is recalling certain model year 2012 XD35 and XD40, model year 2013 XD60, XDE40 and XDE60 and model year 2012-2013 XN40 and XN60 transit buses. In the affected buses, the push-to-start button switch may have a weak return spring, allowing the engine to start unexpectedly.
    Risk
    If the engine starts without warning, there is an increased risk for injury to persons working on or near the engine.
    Fix
    New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the switches free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2013. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's recall number is R13-014.
    Full recall details for 13V221000 →

2013 New Flyer XD60 complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 New Flyer XD60, reporting 1 fires. New Flyer has issued at least 26 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System1
  • Engine1

Service bulletins by component

  • Equipment (10)
  • Engine and Engine Cooling (6)
  • Electrical System (4)
  • Fuel System, Gasoline (3)
  • Power Train (2)
  • Structure (2)

Read New Flyer XD60 owner complaints and bulletins, every year

Public reports · not verified

What people reported

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 New Flyer XD60. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

  • Fire

    “"U" BOLT THAT SECURES THE CHARGE AIR COOLER PIPE FOR THE ENGINE, RUBBED THROUGH THE 24 VOLTS DC POSITIVE CABLE INSULATION THAT CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, IGNITING THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT INTO FLAMES, WHILE THE BUS WAS PARKED BY THE FUEL ISLAND AFTER COMING OFF REVENUE SERVICE.”

    2013 NEW FLYER XD60Jul 20, 2016

    Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10886208

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.

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