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2017 New Flyer Xd60 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2017 New Flyer Xd60 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 11,395 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 25V898000 2025-12-19 6,673 affected
Defect

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control…

Consequence

An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 21V365000 2021-05-18 3,600 affected
Defect

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2017-2021 XD40, XD35, 2016-2021 XD60, 2017 XDE35, 2016-2020 XDE40, XDE60 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

New Flyer will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R21-008.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 18V394000 2018-06-12 908 affected
Defect

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2014-2016 New Flyer XT60, 2014-2017 New Flyer XN60 and XD60, and 2015-2017 New Flyer XDE60 urban transit buses equipped with ZF Axles that have radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake…

Consequence

Breakage of the guide pin can cause a reduction of braking ability and an increase in stopping distances, or a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a bushing kit and reinstall the brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-010.

SEAT BELTS 17V539000 2017-08-30 214 affected
Defect

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 MD30, 2016 MD35, 2017 XD35, XD60, XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XN35 and 2016-2017 XD40 and XN40 transit buses, equipped with certain Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats (models Ergo R, Ergo D, AM71, AM72 and AM80). The seat belt buckle may be stuck in the…

Consequence

If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer has notified owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyers' number for this recall is R17-017.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
1
1crashes
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
1crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
1crashes
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact drove a 2017 new flyer xd60. While driving approximately 5 mph, the rear driver's side radiator door panel detached. As a result, the door panel struck the windshield of an oncoming vehicle. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. There were no injuries.…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-02-08

“Tl* the contact drove a 2017 new flyer xd60. While driving approximately 5 mph, the rear driver's side radiator door panel detached. As a result, the door panel struck the windshield of an oncoming vehicle. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. There were no injuries.…”

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · reported 2018-02-08

“Tl* the contact drove a 2017 new flyer xd60. While driving approximately 5 mph, the rear driver's side radiator door panel detached. As a result, the door panel struck the windshield of an oncoming vehicle. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. There were no injuries.…”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · reported 2018-02-08
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 New Flyer Xd60 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.