The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V425000·Announced 2024-06-11

New Flyer Recalls 2023 Buses Due to Fuel Hose Separation Risk

New Flyer is recalling 2023 XD35, XD40, and XD60 buses because fuel filter hoses may separate, causing leaks or engine stalls.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel system) that poses a risk of fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

New Flyer of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 XD35, XD40, and XD60 vehicles equipped with specific Cummins L9 diesel engines. The recall addresses a defect where remote fuel filter hoses may become separated from the fitting.

This separation can result in a fuel leak, which increases the risk of a fire if an ignition source is present. Additionally, the loss of fuel supply can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947 for more information. Cummins will replace the fuel filter hoses free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 21, 2024.

The recalled product

Product
NEW FLYER XD35, XD40, XD60
Brand
NEW FLYER
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
27

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • XD35
  • XD40
  • XD60

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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