2013 New Flyer XD60Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2013 New Flyer XD60, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-038 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 20, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 New Flyer XD60 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11
Engine11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2013 New Flyer XD60 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

80%repaired · 2017 Q2

Seats

Recall 16V-038 · Jan 26, 2016 · 4,848 vehicles · 3,879 repaired

Risk. If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2015 Q4

Service brakes, air

Recall 14V-532 · Sep 4, 2014 · 731 vehicles · 701 repaired

Risk. The binding of the piston may result in increased resistance while applying the brakes and the potential for brake drag once the brake pedal is released.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 13V-487 · Oct 17, 2013 · 119 vehicles

Risk. In the event of a loss of air supply pressure in the rear air reservoir, there would be a loss of service braking effect on both the front and rear axles,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Ignition: switch

Recall 13V-221 · May 28, 2013 · 188 vehicles

Risk. If the engine starts without warning, there is an increased risk for injury to persons working on or near the engine.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with New Flyer.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other XD60 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XD60 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XD60 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

"U" BOLT THAT SECURES THE CHARGE AIR COOLER PIPE FOR THE ENGINE, RUBBED THROUGH THE 24 VOLTS DC POSITIVE CABLE INSULATION THAT CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, IGNITING THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT INTO FLAMES, WHILE THE BUS WAS PARKED BY THE FUEL ISLAND AFTER COMING OFF REVENUE SERVICE.
Complaint 10886208 · Jul 20, 2016 · 118,015 miles

Own a 2013 XD60?

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