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Recall 15V-333: 2013 New Flyer C40LFR, 2014 New Flyer XD35 and 10 more

New Flyer Industries Ltd. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Jun 1, 2015, covering about 1,147 vehicles.

NHTSA number
15V-333
Report date
Jun 1, 2015
Vehicles affected
1,147
Owners notified
Jun 24, 2015

The problem

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XE40, XN35, and XN60, 2014 XD35, XDE40, and XT60, 2014-2015 XD60, and XT40, 2013-2014 XDE35, and XN40, and 2015 XDE60 transit buses. These vehicles have door controller assemblies that may have a software defect which can cause the rear passenger doors to open, without warning, when the bus accelerates from a stopped position.

The risk

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

The fix

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will update the Door Controller Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R15-006.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerNew Flyer Industries Ltd.
ComponentStructure › Body › Door
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number15V333000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
New Flyer C40LFR2013All years
New Flyer XD352014All years
New Flyer XD602014, 2015All years
New Flyer XDE352013, 2014All years
New Flyer XDE402014All years
New Flyer XDE602015All years
New Flyer XE402013All years
New Flyer XN352013All years
New Flyer XN402013, 2014All years
New Flyer XN602013All years
New Flyer XT402014, 2015All years
New Flyer XT602014All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V-333?

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XE40, XN35, and XN60, 2014 XD35, XDE40, and XT60, 2014-2015 XD60, and XT40, 2013-2014 XDE35, and XN40, and 2015 XDE60 transit buses. These vehicles have door controller assemblies that may have a software defect which can cause the rear passenger doors to open, without warning, when the bus accelerates from a stopped position.

How is recall 15V-333 fixed?

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will update the Door Controller Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R15-006.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.