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NHTSA Recall 23V722000: Driveshaft (power train)

New Flyer of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,351 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the New Flyer XD35.

2,351
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2023
owners notified (December 9)
NHTSA campaign23V722000
Manufacturer campaignR23-20
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT
Report receivedOctober 26, 2023
Owner notificationDecember 9, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019-2024 XD35, XD40, XN35, and XN40 transit buses. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will work with the equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmission Inc., to inspect, and if necessary, tighten loose transmission yoke bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947. New Flyer's number for this recall is R23-20.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V722000

Make and modelModel years
New Flyer XD352019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
New Flyer XD402019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
New Flyer XN352019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
New Flyer XN402019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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.