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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 15V333📅 Jun 1, 2015

2014–2015 New Flyer XD60 & 2013–2014 New Flyer XDE35 + 10 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V333000
Manufacturer recall #
R15-006
Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Vehicles affected
1,147
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 24, 2015
Built
Feb 15, 2014 – Jan 31, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V333 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V333?

2014–2015 New Flyer XD60 & 2013–2014 New Flyer XDE35 + 10 more. 1,147 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized New Flyer dealer to book the free repair.