New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2027 buses. Please see the complete list of models above. The instrument panel indicator light may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights are on and the master run switch is in the 'Off'...
Manufacturer safety record
New Flyer Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 12 owner complaints and 104 recalls for New Flyer vehicles from 1988 to 2027. The most complained-about model is the Xcelsior (4 complaints).
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 104
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- 0
New Flyer models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| D40LF | 1993-2010 | 2 | 40 |
| C40LF | 1996-2013 | 1 | 27 |
| XD40 | 2010-2026 | 0 | 24 |
| XDE40 | 2009-2026 | 0 | 24 |
| XN40 | 2011-2026 | 0 | 22 |
| C35LF | 1996-2009 | 0 | 20 |
| D35LF | 1995-2010 | 0 | 20 |
| XD60 | 2013-2026 | 2 | 19 |
| XDE60 | 2013-2024 | 0 | 19 |
| XD35 | 2010-2026 | 0 | 18 |
| XE40 | 2013-2026 | 0 | 18 |
| XDE35 | 2010-2026 | 0 | 17 |
| C40LFR | 2006-2013 | 0 | 16 |
| XN60 | 2012-2026 | 0 | 16 |
| D30LF | 1996-2005 | 0 | 14 |
| D60LF | 1998-2009 | 0 | 14 |
| XN35 | 2013-2026 | 0 | 13 |
| D40LFR | 2005-2012 | 0 | 12 |
| XE60 | 2017-2025 | 0 | 11 |
| DE60LF | 2004-2009 | 0 | 10 |
| XE35 | 2019-2026 | 0 | 10 |
| D60LFR | 2006-2012 | 1 | 8 |
| D35LFR | 2007-2011 | 0 | 8 |
| D60HF | 1988-2007 | 0 | 8 |
| DE60LFA | 2005-2010 | 0 | 8 |
| DE40LFR | 2006-2010 | 0 | 6 |
| DE60LFR | 2007-2013 | 0 | 6 |
| XHE40 | 2016-2027 | 0 | 6 |
| XT60 | 2014-2022 | 0 | 6 |
| C30LF | 2001-2005 | 0 | 5 |
| D40I | 2004-2006 | 0 | 5 |
| DE40LF | 2004-2009 | 0 | 5 |
| GE40LF | 2004-2010 | 0 | 5 |
| GE40LFR | 2008-2010 | 0 | 5 |
| L40LF | 1997-2006 | 0 | 5 |
| XHE60 | 2015-2026 | 0 | 5 |
| XT40 | 2014-2022 | 1 | 4 |
| C35LFR | 2009-2012 | 0 | 4 |
| DE35LF | 2005-2010 | 0 | 4 |
| C40HF | 1995-1997 | 0 | 3 |
| D60 | 1998-2000 | 0 | 3 |
| DE40LFA | 2008-2010 | 0 | 3 |
| DE41LF | 2006-2008 | 0 | 3 |
| GE35LFR | 2008-2010 | 0 | 3 |
| MD30 | 2014-2016 | 0 | 3 |
| D35HF | 1988-1996 | 0 | 2 |
| D40HF | 1988-1994 | 0 | 2 |
| D41LF | 2006-2008 | 0 | 2 |
| D60LFA | 2006-2009 | 0 | 2 |
| D61LFR | 2007-2008 | 0 | 2 |
| DE35LFA | 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| DE41LFR | 2006-2008 | 0 | 2 |
| E40LFR | 2008 | 0 | 2 |
| E60HF | 1992-1994 | 0 | 2 |
| L40HF | 1994-1995 | 0 | 2 |
| L40LFR | 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| Xcelsior | 2012-2025 | 4 | 1 |
| D40 | 1998-1999 | 0 | 1 |
| D45S | 1999-2002 | 0 | 1 |
| DE35LFR | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| DE40I | 2005-2006 | 0 | 1 |
| DE61LF | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| GE40LFA | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| H40LFR | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| MD35 | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| C40FLR | 2012 | 1 | 0 |
All time
Most complained-about New Flyer vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1997 New Flyer C40LF | 1 | 4 | D |
| 2 | 1998 New Flyer D40LF | 1 | 9 | D |
| 3 | 2001 New Flyer D40LF | 1 | 5 | C |
| 4 | 2008 New Flyer D60LFR | 1 | 3 | D |
| 5 | 2012 New Flyer C40FLR | 1 | 0 | - |
| 6 | 2013 New Flyer XD60 | 1 | 4 | C |
| 7 | 2015 New Flyer XT40 | 1 | 3 | F |
| 8 | 2017 New Flyer XD60 | 1 | 4 | C |
| 9 | 2018 New Flyer Xcelsior | 1 | 1 | D |
| 10 | 2021 New Flyer Xcelsior | 1 | 1 | D |
| 11 | 2022 New Flyer Xcelsior | 1 | 1 | F |
| 12 | 2025 New Flyer Xcelsior | 1 | 1 | F |
Latest New Flyer recalls
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data