Drive shaft failure causing loss of drive power
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
Failure of the drive shaft end-caps would result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 18V155000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V155000?
NHTSA recall 18V155000 was issued by New Flyer Of America, Inc. on March 7, 2018. It addresses: Drive shaft failure causing loss of drive power. The recall affects approximately 979 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized New Flyer Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V155000 or the manufacturer campaign number R18-002. 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.