NHTSA Recall 18V155000: Driveshaft (power train)
New Flyer of America Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 979 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the New Flyer XDE35.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V155000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R18-002 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | March 7, 2018 |
| Owner notification | March 22, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 XDE40 and XDE60 and 2017 XDE35 Heavy Duty Urban Transit buses. The plastic end-caps of the drive shaft slip yoke may crack and fail.
Safety risk
Failure of the drive shaft end-caps would result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft slip yoke, replacing any drive shaft that has plastic end-caps on the slip yoke, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2018. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R18-002.
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 18V155000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Flyer XDE35 | 2017 |
| New Flyer XDE40 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| New Flyer XDE60 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
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.