2011 New Flyer Xd40 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 New Flyer Xd40 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,889 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEATS 16V038000 2016-01-26 4,848 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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 of injury.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. Recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at…

PARKING BRAKE 12V518000 2012-10-25 1,041 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify the owners and the affected brake chambers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.

Defect investigations

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 New Flyer Xd40 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.