NEW FLYER 2018 NEW FLYER XDE40 Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 NEW FLYER XDE40
Brand
NEW FLYER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
New Flyer of America Inc. is recalling certain 2018 NEW FLYER XDE40 vehicles due to power train:driveline:driveshaft issues. Failure of the drive shaft end-caps would result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 XDE40 and XDE60 and 2017 XDE35 Heavy Duty Urban Transit buses. The plastic end-caps of the drive shaft slip yoke may crack and fail.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Failure of the drive shaft end-caps would result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft slip yoke, replacing any drive shaft that has plastic end-caps on the slip yoke, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-002.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026