AI Damage2020 NEW Flyer XD40: common problems
The maker issued 13 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 13
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Instructions to adjust certain cantilever mounted seats and adjust them to proper height
- Instructions to Service to remove bypassed engine calibration from ECM and replace DEF sensor as required
- Instruction to Service 60838 to check/replace fuse box mounting hardware as required
- Instruction to Service to replace bracket to provide additional clearance on HVAC cable
- ITS was issued to perform an inspection and replacement of fuse box fasteners if necessary
- This Instruction to Service describes how to install a reminder decal for the SDS panel retaining lanyard…
This Instruction to Service describes how to install a reminder decal for the SDS panel retaining lanyard on specifically equipped buses.
- Technical Instruction describing hos to remove, rework, and replace the stop request sign support bracket,…
Technical Instruction describing hos to remove, rework, and replace the stop request sign support bracket, to promote clearance for electrical wiring.
- This instruction to service describes how to inspect specifically equipped vehicles for SDS Window…
This instruction to service describes how to inspect specifically equipped vehicles for SDS Window components and function, and how to rework these components if required. The "SDS Window" is a maintenance access panel…
- This technical service instruction describes how to remove and replace SDS Window strike pins and remove…
This technical service instruction describes how to remove and replace SDS Window strike pins and remove additional seals if present. The "SDS Window" is a maintenance access panel designed to look like a side window.
- Technical Instruction describing how to inspect and install new headlamp harness if required
- Technical Instruction describing how to retrofit new shock absorber dust covers, height sensor and harness…
Technical Instruction describing how to retrofit new shock absorber dust covers, height sensor and harness assembly for optional leveling systems on 2 and 3 axle vehicles. (Supersedes ITS58860)
- Technical Instruction describing how to retrofit new shock absorber dust covers, height sensor and harness…
Technical Instruction describing how to retrofit new shock absorber dust covers, height sensor and harness assembly for optional leveling system on 40 foot buses.
NHTSA lists 13 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2020 NEW Flyer XD40?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 13 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 NEW Flyer XD40?
NHTSA lists 13 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2020 NEW Flyer XD40 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2020 models
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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.