AI Damage2017 NEW Flyer XE40: 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 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.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- 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…
- 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…
- New Flyer has issued Technical Service Information Bulletin (TSIB) 22-08, providing for the application of…
New Flyer has issued Technical Service Information Bulletin (TSIB) 22-08, providing for the application of silicone paste onto overhead charging rails to inhibit water from collecting on the rails
- Technical Instruction describing how to retrofit a metric MAN axle anti-sway bar end link hardware and…
- Technical Instruction describing how to reprogram the CM0711 gateway module
- Technical Instruction describing the DC charge rail and COM box lid replacement and inspection requirement
- Technical Instruction describing the DC charge rail box power cable replacement
- Technical Instruction describing the inspection procedures for the high voltage systems on a battery…
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) program change - to resolve several issues and incorporate several…
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) program change - to resolve several issues and incorporate several improvements related to the XALT battery systems installed on specific on Battery Electric buses.
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) program change - to correct the requirement to manually cycle the rear…
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) program change - to correct the requirement to manually cycle the rear doors open and closed before operating the bus.
- Service Manual Bulletin - Update to high voltage safety procedures, specifically Lockout/Tagout,…
Service Manual Bulletin - Update to high voltage safety procedures, specifically Lockout/Tagout, de-energizing and re-energizing procedures for both battery electric and fuel cell buses.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 NEW Flyer XE40?
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 2017 NEW Flyer XE40?
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 2017 NEW Flyer XE40 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 2017 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.