The worst 2023 New Flyer XDE60 problems
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Recalls 3
Service brakes, air: antilock
- What is wrong
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 121, "Air Brake Systems" and 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
- Risk
- An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947.
Recall number 25V898000 · Recall details
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2023-2024 XDE60, 2024 XD35, XD40, and XD60 transit buses equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1‑800‑286‑6467 or New Flyer customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947.
Recall number 25V053000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2023 XD60 and XDE60 60' articulated transit buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) module may lose power during hard braking, causing the ABS system to fail.
- Risk
- An ABS system that fails increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- New Flyer will update the ABS software and correct the wiring, free of charge. All vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner letters will be sent. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706.
Recall number 23V243000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 New Flyer XDE60 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Instructions to rework center drive axle encoder harnesses.
- Install ferrite core enclosures inside rooftop inverters to eliminate excessive CMC and subsequent center...
- Instructions to install new breather hoses, brackets and breather boxes on each side of the center axle.
- Instruction to Service for updating the battery program on certain ELFA2 buses for Improved BMS response...
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Questions about the 2023 New Flyer XDE60
Is the 2023 New Flyer XDE60 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2023 New Flyer XDE60.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 New Flyer XDE60?
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How many recalls does the 2023 New Flyer XDE60 have?
3 recalls, covering service brakes, air and fuel system, diesel.
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