New Flyer recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- 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
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V637000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- New Flyer Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 24, 2022
- Owners notified
- Sep 2, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 55
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- R22-026
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.nhtsa.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.