2021 New Flyer XDE35 recalls (2)
2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2021 New Flyer XDE35. Every recall repair is free at any New Flyer dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2021 New Flyer XDE35. Check your XDE35 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2021 New Flyer XDE35 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · NHTSA 25V898000
- Problem
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 121, "Air Brake Systems" and 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
- Risk
- An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Steering · NHTSA 22V943000
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
2021 New Flyer XDE35 complaints and service bulletins
New Flyer has issued at least 2 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.
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (2)
- Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Check your XDE35 by VIN
Not every 2021 New Flyer XDE35 is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any New Flyer dealer.