2012 New Flyer XN40 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2012 New Flyer XN40. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jan 26, 2016Crash risk2010–2012 NABI 31LFW, 2010–2011 NABI 35LFW, 2010–2015 NABI 40LFW and 29 other models — Seats
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 60BRT, 2010-2015 XD35, XDE40, NABI 40LFW and 42BRT, 2011-2015 XD40 and XN40, 2013-2015 XD60, XDE60 and XN35, 2010-2014 XDE35, 2013 XE40, 2012-2015 XN60, equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
16V038000 · 5K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- May 18, 2015Fire risk2009 New Flyer C35LF, 2009–2012 New Flyer C35LFR, 2008–2013 New Flyer C40LF and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, 2008-2013 C40LF, 2008-2013 C40LFR, 2009 L40LFR, 2009 C35LF, 2013-2014 XN35, 2011-2014 XN40, and 2012-2014 XN60 buses, equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
15V292000 · 3K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Mar 4, 2014Fire risk2009 New Flyer C35LF, 2009–2012 New Flyer C35LFR, 2008–2013 New Flyer C40LF and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
New Flyer Industries Canada ULC (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009 C35LF and L40LFR, model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, model year 2008-2013 C40LF and C40LFR, model year 2013 XN35, model year 2011-2013 XN40 and model year 2012-2013 XN60 transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. In the affected vehicles, condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
14V087000 · 2K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Sep 20, 2013Crash risk2012 New Flyer XN40 — Equipment
New Flyer Industries is recalling certain model year 2012 XN40 transit buses manufactured October 30, 2012, through November 27, 2012, and equipped with certain Sportworks Northwest Apex 3 bicycle racks. In the affected racks, cracks may develop where the latch tube is welded to the pivot tabs connected to the frame. Over time, the cracks may lead to separation of the latch tube and latch handle.
13V459000 · 12 units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- May 28, 2013Crash risk2012 New Flyer XD35, 2012 New Flyer XD40, 2013 New Flyer XD60 and 4 other models — Electrical System
New Flyer Industries is recalling certain model year 2012 XD35 and XD40, model year 2013 XD60, XDE40 and XDE60 and model year 2012-2013 XN40 and XN60 transit buses. In the affected buses, the push-to-start button switch may have a weak return spring, allowing the engine to start unexpectedly.
13V221000 · 188 units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Oct 25, 2012Fire risk2011 New Flyer C40LF, 2011 New Flyer C40LFR, 2011 New Flyer D35LFR and 7 other models — Parking Brake
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.
12V518000 · 1K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.