How many recalls does the 2012 New Flyer Xde40 have?

The 2012 New Flyer Xde40 has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

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2012 New Flyer Xde40 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 New Flyer Xde40 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,468 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEATS 16V038000 2016-01-26 4,848 affected

Defect

New Flyer Industries, Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 New Flyer MD30, 2012 C35LFR, 2010-2011 D35LFR, NABI 35LFW, 2011 D40LFR, 2010-2012 D60LFR and NABI 31LFW, 2010 C40LF, DE35LF, D40LF, DE40LFA, DE60LFA, GE35LFR and GE40LF, 2009 DE60LF and GE40LFR, 2010-2013 C40LFR, DE60LFR, NABI 416 and NABI…

Consequence

If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. Recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at…

PARKING BRAKE 12V518000 2012-10-25 1,041 affected

Defect

New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 transit buses, models C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, and XN40. Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven.

Consequence

If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify the owners and the affected brake chambers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12V132000 2012-03-26 89 affected

Defect

NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 XDE35 AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 XDE40 HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES. OVER TIME PARTICULATE DEBRIS CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE LITHIUM-ION ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (ESS), AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH MOISTURE, CAN BREACH THE ELECTRICAL ISOLATION OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY PACK. A…

Consequence

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE OF THE BATTERYÂ’S STORED ENERGY CAN RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy

NEW FLYER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL CONTACTOR AND MODIFY THE LI-ION ESS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-224-6706.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12V002000 2012-01-04 490 affected

Defect

NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS 2009-2012 XDE40, MODEL YEARS 2010-2011 MODELS XD35 AND XDE35, MODEL YEAR 2010 XD40, AND MODEL YEAR 2011 XN40 TRANSIT BUSES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH A PARKER-HANNIFIN (VANSCO) INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE PROGRAMMING OF THE INSTRUMENT…

Consequence

ENGINE SHUTDOWN WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE PROPULSION OR VEHICLE STALL, EITHER OF WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

NEW FLYER WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2012. NEW FLYER WILL UPLOAD A CORRECTED SOFTWARE VERSION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4876.