AI Damage2021 NEW Flyer XE60: common problems
The maker issued 18 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 18
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 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.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
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…
- Instructions to update OVHD HV charge box contactors to replace the existing GIGAVAC ones with new RINCON…
- 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. 6 string buses.
- Service bulletin increasing the torque value of a joint in a double-tilt steering column spline shaft
- Instruction to Service 60853 to rework a ground cable for the DC link distribution box
- Instruction to Service to install enhanced ESS drain valves - 6 string system
- Instructions and PNs to install an improved Battery Thermal Management System fill decal
- Instructions to re-route ABS cables near the center axle for better clearance
- On certain buses, mounting rivnuts for securing the ESS and inverter rack may have insufficient crimping
ITS-60756 provides instructions for checking/correcting the rivnut crimping as required.
- ITS was issued to correct the orientation of HV contactors
Incorrect orientation can lead to premature failure
NHTSA lists 18 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 2021 NEW Flyer XE60?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 18 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 NEW Flyer XE60?
NHTSA lists 18 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 2021 NEW Flyer XE60 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 2021 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.