AI DamageNEW Flyer Xcelsior: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the NEW Flyer Xcelsior across 10 model years: 0 owner complaints and 40 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin introduces new improved banjo bolts for buses equipped with a Haldex tandem air dryers
- Instructions for uploading a program to move existing J1939 message routing from DPS instrument cluster to…
- Bulletin to follow when replacing LV batteries on buses equipped with certain Vanner battery equalizers
- This TSIB identifies the special procedures necessary when the bus is not in regular use and the air…
- This Technical Service Information Bulletin (TSIB) - New Flyer has developed several maintenance updates…
- This service manual bulletin is an update to the 6,000 mile Preventative Maintenance inspection and…
- Alternator Power Cable Support Inspections
- Governor D-2
- Technical Service Information Bulletin revising the lubrication schedule for the scroll bearing on…
- Technical Services Information Bulletin describing how to inspect specifically equipped vehicles, for…
- This Service Manual Bulletin provides additional information regarding the 6,000 mile Preventative…
- This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.