NEW FLYER 2013 NEW FLYER XN40 Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 NEW FLYER XN40
Brand
NEW FLYER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
New Flyer Industries Ltd. is recalling certain 2013 NEW FLYER XN40 vehicles due to structure:body:door issues. If the rear bus door opens while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XE40, XN35, and XN60, 2014 XD35, XDE40, and XT60, 2014-2015 XD60, and XT40, 2013-2014 XDE35, and XN40, and 2015 XDE60 transit buses. These vehicles have door controller assemblies that may have a software defect which can cause the rear passenger doors to open, without warning, when the bus accelerates from a stopped position.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the rear bus door opens while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will update the Door Controller Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R15-006.
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