The defect
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XD40, XD60, XDE40, 2022 XN35, XE40, XN40, and 2021 XN60 transit buses. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture.
The risk
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear if required, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 2, 2022. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R22-026.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| NEW Flyer XD40 | 2021, 2022 |
| NEW Flyer XD60 | 2021, 2022 |
| NEW Flyer XDE40 | 2021, 2022 |
| NEW Flyer XE40 | 2022 |
| NEW Flyer XN35 | 2022 |
| NEW Flyer XN40 | 2022 |
| NEW Flyer XN60 | 2021 |
Components: STEERING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW Flyer XD40 | 2021 | 0 | 6 |
| NEW Flyer XD40 | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| NEW Flyer XD60 | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| NEW Flyer XD60 | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| NEW Flyer XDE40 | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| NEW Flyer XDE40 | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| NEW Flyer XE40 | 2022 | 0 | 13 |
| NEW Flyer XN35 | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| NEW Flyer XN40 | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| NEW Flyer XN60 | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
Other steering recalls in 2022
70 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the steering; New Flyer of America, Inc. filed 22 campaigns in all.
| 22V943000 20 Dec 2022 | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
| 22V936000 16 Dec 2022 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 22V916000 12 Dec 2022 | East Manufacturing Corp. |
| 22V906000 8 Dec 2022 | Kia America, Inc. |
| 22V892000 2 Dec 2022 | Pierce Manufacturing |
| 22V890000 2 Dec 2022 | Newmar Corporation |
| 22V879000 29 Nov 2022 | Alexis Fire Equipment Company |
| 22V871000 23 Nov 2022 | Marion Body Works Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022