New Flyer recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
New Flyer Industries is recalling certain model year 2012 XD35 and XD40, model year 2013 XD60, XDE40 and XDE60 and model year 2012-2013 XN40 and XN60 transit buses. In the affected buses, the push-to-start button switch may have a weak return spring, allowing the engine to start unexpectedly.
What could happen
If the engine starts without warning, there is an increased risk for injury to persons working on or near the engine.
The fix
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the switches free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2013. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's recall number is R13-014.
Vehicles covered
- New Flyer Xd35 2012
- New Flyer Xd40 2012
- New Flyer Xd60 2013
- New Flyer Xde40 2013
- New Flyer Xde60 2013
- New Flyer Xn40 2012–2013
- New Flyer Xn60 2012–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V221000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 28, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jun 19, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 188
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
- Maker's own recall number
- R13-014
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- New Flyer recall: Electrical system Oct 5, 2026
- New Flyer recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Dec 19, 2025
- New Flyer recall: Fuel system, diesel Feb 3, 2025
- New Flyer recall: Fuel system, diesel Jun 11, 2024
- New Flyer recall: Vehicle speed control Dec 22, 2023
- New Flyer recall: Power train Oct 26, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.