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NHTSA Recall 15V333000: Door (structure)

New Flyer Industries Ltd. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,147 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the New Flyer C40LFR.

1,147
vehicles potentially affected
12
models affected
2015
owners notified (June 24)
NHTSA campaign15V333000
Manufacturer campaignR15-006
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR
Report receivedJune 1, 2015
Owner notificationJune 24, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XE40, XN35, and XN60, 2014 XD35, XDE40, and XT60, 2014-2015 XD60, and XT40, 2013-2014 XDE35, and XN40, and 2015 XDE60 transit buses. These vehicles have door controller assemblies that may have a software defect which can cause the rear passenger doors to open, without warning, when the bus accelerates from a stopped position.

Safety risk

If the rear bus door opens while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will update the Door Controller Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R15-006.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V333000

Make and modelModel years
New Flyer C40LFR2013
New Flyer XD352014
New Flyer XD602014, 2015
New Flyer XDE352013, 2014
New Flyer XDE402014
New Flyer XDE602015
New Flyer XE402013
New Flyer XN352013
New Flyer XN402013, 2014
New Flyer XN602013
New Flyer XT402014, 2015
New Flyer XT602014

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.