2020 NEW Flyer XHE40: common problems
The maker issued 4 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 4
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Equipment | 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.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin communicates an update to the required replacement interval for the fuel cell secondary air…
This bulletin communicates an update to the required replacement interval for the fuel cell secondary air filter on units equipped with Ballard fuel cell systems.
- 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 instruction to service describes the high voltage inspection procedure for specifically equipped…
This instruction to service describes the high voltage inspection procedure for specifically equipped hydrogen-electric vehicles.
- 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.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2020 NEW Flyer XHE40?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 4 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 NEW Flyer XHE40?
NHTSA lists 4 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 2020 NEW Flyer XHE40 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 2020 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.