New Flyer of America, Inc.: Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
New Flyer of America, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on Oct 26, 2023 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 2,351. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
The risk
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
New Flyer will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect, and if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947. New Flyer's number for this recall is R23-20.
24 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 New Flyer XD35 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 New Flyer XD40 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 New Flyer XN35 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 New Flyer XN40 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 New Flyer XD35 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 New Flyer XD40 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 New Flyer XN35 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 New Flyer XN40 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 New Flyer XD35 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 New Flyer XD40 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 New Flyer XN35 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 New Flyer XN40 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 New Flyer XD35 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 New Flyer XD40 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 New Flyer XN35 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 New Flyer XN40 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 New Flyer XD35 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 New Flyer XD40 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 New Flyer XN35 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 New Flyer XN40 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 New Flyer XD35 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 New Flyer XD40 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 New Flyer XN35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 New Flyer XN40 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 23V722000.
Full record for the 2024 New Flyer XD35 → · Recalls carrying a do-not-drive advisory → · Where this data comes from →