2016 New Flyer XN40: recalls and complaints

NHTSA advisory: do not driveCampaign 16V678000. NHTSA received the report on 20 Sep 2016. 38 units. Fuel System, Other

Remedy of campaign 16V678000, in the NHTSA record

New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will install new a vent tubing system and replace the PRD, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-026. Note: Owners are advised to remove the vehicles from operation until the recall remedy can be applied.

Do-not-drive advisory: A mark on a recall campaign in the NHTSA recall file. This site shows the mark as NHTSA sets it.

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2016 New Flyer XN40. The newest campaign is 25V898000. NHTSA received the report on 19 Dec 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Electronic Stability Control (ESC). NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V898000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns, newest first. 10,031 units in total.

25V89800019 Dec 2025Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
22V94300020 Dec 2022Steering / Column
18V82700022 Nov 2018Equipment
17V53900030 Aug 2017Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly
16V67800020 Sep 2016Fuel System, OtherAdvisory
16V22300019 Apr 2016Electrical System / Software

25V898000Received 19 Dec 2025. 6,673 units.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by New Flyer of America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Feb 2026.
22V943000Received 20 Dec 2022. 746 units.
Steering / Column
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by New Flyer of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number R22-035. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Feb 2023.
18V827000Received 22 Nov 2018. 463 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2017 New Flyer XD40 and XN60, 2015 XD60 and XDE40 and 2013-2017 XN40 vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Technologies, Inc. (KTI) KDS-25 fire extinguishers as part of the optional fire suppression system. The actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent in the event of a fire.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
New Flyer has notified owners, and KTI will inspect the fire suppression systems and replace the electrical piston actuators, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-020.
Report filed by New Flyer of America Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number R18-020. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Nov 2018.
17V539000Received 30 Aug 2017. 214 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 MD30, 2016 MD35, 2017 XD35, XD60, XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XN35 and 2016-2017 XD40 and XN40 transit buses, equipped with certain Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats (models Ergo R, Ergo D, AM71, AM72 and AM80). The seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
New Flyer has notified owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyers' number for this recall is R17-017.
Report filed by New Flyer Industries Ltd.. Manufacturer campaign number R17-017. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Sep 2017.
16V678000Received 20 Sep 2016. 38 units.
Fuel System, OtherDo-not-drive advisory
Defect, in the NHTSA record
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2016 New Flyer XN60 and XN40 Xcelsior transit buses manufactured June 22, 2016, to September 14, 2016, powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The pressure relief device (PRD) of the CNG system may fracture and separate, allowing a high pressure release of CNG.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unexpected release of CNG gas in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will install new a vent tubing system and replace the PRD, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-026. Note: Owners are advised to remove the vehicles from operation until the recall remedy can be applied.
Report filed by New Flyer Industries Ltd.. Manufacturer campaign number R16-026. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Sep 2016.
16V223000Received 19 Apr 2016. 1,897 units.
Electrical System / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by New Flyer Industries Ltd.. Manufacturer campaign number R16-005. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 May 2016.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2016 New Flyer XN40: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/new-flyer/xn40/2016/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: New Flyer of America, Inc.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2016 New Flyer XN40?: 10,031 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the New Flyer XN40 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns for the New Flyer XN40, model years 2011 to 2026. 6 of them name the 2016 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 New Flyer XN40 open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.