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2015 New Flyer XD40 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 New Flyer XD40, spanning 6 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups6distinct top-level categories
Latest recordDecember 19, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2015 New Flyer XD40 recall campaigns

The 2015 New Flyer XD40 report contains 5 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V898000 dated December 19, 2025.
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report received
December 19, 2025
Potential units
6,673campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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

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.

Owner notification: February 17, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: New Flyer of America, Inc.

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
November 22, 2018
Potential units
463campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: November 29, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: New Flyer of America Inc.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
April 19, 2016
Potential units
1,897campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: May 4, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: New Flyer Industries Ltd.

Component
SEATS
Report received
January 26, 2016
Potential units
4,848campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: February 4, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: New Flyer Industries Ltd.

Component
STEERING
Report received
September 4, 2015
Potential units
432campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 New Flyer XDE40 and XD40, 2014 XD60, XN35 and XN60, 2015 XDE35, and 2013-2015 XN40 transit buses. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an improperly torqued front axle center link retaining clamp on the tie rod. As a result, the tie rod may disconnect, causing a loss of steering.

Why it matters: A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that the center link retaining clamp is properly torqued. Any components displaying play or movement will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R15-015.

Owner notification: October 1, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: New Flyer Industries Ltd.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2015 New Flyer XD40?

The most frequent component groups in 2015 New Flyer XD40 campaign records are Steering (1), Seats (1), Electrical System (1), Equipment (1), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Steering1
Seats1
Electrical System1
Equipment1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1