AI Damage2019 NEW Flyer XD60: common problems
The maker issued 12 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 12
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Instructions to remove DEF sensor bypass calibration from engine ECM and new sensor installation AR -…
Instructions to remove DEF sensor bypass calibration from engine ECM and new sensor installation AR - 18inch DEF tank CA emissions
- Thermo-King has issued a Service Bulletin (SB866-1) related to the clutch bearing maintenance on their…
Thermo-King has issued a Service Bulletin (SB866-1) related to the clutch bearing maintenance on their QS616 HVAC screw compressor. New Flyer is issuing this Technical Service Information Bulletin to notify New Flyer…
- 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
- This Instruction to Service describes the procedure of removing the Comotech windshield wiper motors and…
This Instruction to Service describes the procedure of removing the Comotech windshield wiper motors and replacing them with Sprague windshield wiper motors on specifically equipped buses.
- This Instruction to Service (ITS) decribes the inspection procedure required to inspect the upper bulkhead…
This Instruction to Service (ITS) decribes the inspection procedure required to inspect the upper bulkhead brakets for cracks, on the articulation joint of a sixty foot bus.
- Technical Instruction describing how to mechanically fasten the Engergy Guide System (EGS) support…
Technical Instruction describing how to mechanically fasten the Engergy Guide System (EGS) support brackets to the existing upper bulkhead structure at the articulation joint.
- This is a duplication of a maintenance instruction from by Mobile Climate Control (MCC) to rework the air…
This is a duplication of a maintenance instruction from by Mobile Climate Control (MCC) to rework the air conditioning compressors high side service port. This ITS was created by New Flyer for customer reference…
- Technical Instruction describing how to conduct a proactive check of the Ricon FR2E/BR2E switch assembly…
Technical Instruction describing how to conduct a proactive check of the Ricon FR2E/BR2E switch assembly cam screw torque on the Ricon ramp assembly.
- This is a technical Instruction from RICON describing how to replace the RICON ramp control box
RICON prepared the instruction FMI 751-140-FR2E12 to correct water retention in the wheelchair ramp control box enclosure due to insufficient drainage and water ingress issues. Control box is to be replaced with an…
- 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 60 foot buses.
- Technical Instruction on how to install California Proposition 65 Labels on Diesel Buses
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 NEW Flyer XD60?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 12 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 NEW Flyer XD60?
NHTSA lists 12 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 2019 NEW Flyer XD60 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 2019 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.