New Flyer recall: Steering
What is wrong
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2022 XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XE40, XN40, 2017-2022 XE60, 2014-2022 XT40 and XT60 transit buses equipped with a double tilt steering column. The steering column connection to the upper steering shaft may become loose.
What could happen
A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the steering column and shaft components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R22-035.
Vehicles covered
- New Flyer Xde35 2013–2022
- New Flyer Xde40 2013–2022
- New Flyer Xde60 2013–2022
- New Flyer Xe40 2013–2022
- New Flyer Xe60 2017–2022
- New Flyer Xn40 2013–2022
- New Flyer Xt40 2014–2022
- New Flyer Xt60 2014–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V943000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- New Flyer Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 20, 2022
- Owners notified
- Feb 1, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 746
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Column
- Maker's own recall number
- R22-035
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: Electronic stability control (esc) Dec 19, 2025
- New Flyer recall: Equipment Oct 20, 2023
- New Flyer recall: Fuel system, diesel May 18, 2021
- New Flyer recall: Power train Aug 6, 2020
- New Flyer recall: Power train Sep 12, 2018
- New Flyer recall: Power train Mar 7, 2018
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.