Steering: column
Risk. A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2013 New Flyer XDE40. It is covered by 5 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 December 20, 2022. Updated daily.
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
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.
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,…
Risk. If the engine starts without warning, there is an increased risk for injury to persons working on or near the engine.
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.
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 XDE40 median. How we score
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.