AI Damage2018 NEW Flyer XE40: 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 | 11 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 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.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
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…
- 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.
- ITS was issued to correct the orientation of HV contactors Incorrect orientation can lead to premature failure
- 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
- 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 replace the master service disconnect (MSD) on specific electrical…
- 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…
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 2018 NEW Flyer XE40?
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 2018 NEW Flyer XE40?
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 2018 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 2018 models
Read also
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.