AI Damage2023 NEW Flyer XE35: common problems
The maker issued 16 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 16
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Seats | 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.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Instruction to program for the addition of ESS cell minimum and maximum voltages and ESS charge current…
- A consumer notification indicating one of New Flyer's battery suppliers is exiting the market
- This Bulletin is being issued due to New Flyer & MCI have received reports that customers are re-torquing…
This Bulletin is being issued due to New Flyer & MCI have received reports that customers are re-torquing high-voltage (HV) connections during preventative maintenance inspections as outlined in the Preventive…
- Instructions for a PLC update to prevent shifting to neutral when losing wheelchair ramp stowed status
- Instructions to adjust certain cantilever mounted seats and adjust them to proper height
- Instructions to Service for an update to the HV DC charge box contactors to replace the existing GIGAVAC…
Instructions to Service for an update to the HV DC charge box contactors to replace the existing GIGAVAC with new RINCON contactor.
- This Technical Service Information Bulletin has been issued to remind customers that fill pressure must…
This Technical Service Information Bulletin has been issued to remind customers that fill pressure must not exceed 25 psi to avoid injury or damage components during filling and deaeration of the ESS Battery Thermal…
- Instructions to update OVHD HV charge box contactors to replace the existing GIGAVAC ones with new RINCON…
- Instruction to Service to update vehicles with ELFA 3 to provide improved BMS response to overcharging and…
Instruction to Service to update vehicles with ELFA 3 to provide improved BMS response to overcharging and other functional safety mechanisms, more robust detection of failure modes through DTCs, Battery Data Recorder…
- Instruction to Service for updating ESS drains, remove internal mechanism, re-install and add duckbill
Remove the ESS breather, extract the internal mechanism, remove the three desiccant bags and reinstall the breather. 5 string buses.
- Instruction to Service for updating the battery program on certain ELFA3 buses for Improved BMS response…
Instruction to Service for updating the battery program on certain ELFA3 buses for Improved BMS response to overcharging and other functional safety mechanisms, more robust detection of failure modes through DTCs…
- Instructions to Service for correcting the orientation of the negative contactor in the rear HV fuse box
NHTSA lists 16 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 2023 NEW Flyer XE35?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 16 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 NEW Flyer XE35?
NHTSA lists 16 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 2023 NEW Flyer XE35 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 2023 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.