Rear bus doors may open while bus is in motion
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
If the rear bus door opens while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 15V333000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V333000?
NHTSA recall 15V333000 was issued by New Flyer Of America, Inc. on June 1, 2015. It addresses: Rear bus doors may open while bus is in motion. The recall affects approximately 1,147 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized New Flyer Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V333000 or the manufacturer campaign number R15-006. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.