The worst 2019 New Flyer XE60 problems
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Recalls 6
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2027 buses. Please see the complete list of models above. The instrument panel indicator light may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights are on and the master run switch is in the 'Off' position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Without the illuminated reminder, the driver may fail to turn off the exterior lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947.
Recall number 26V644000 · Recall details
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
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is wrong
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013, 2017-2025 XE40, 2019-2025 XE60, XE35, 2023-2025 XHE40, and 2024-2025 XHE60 buses. An inadequate weld on the high voltage battery busbar and incorrect software may cause the battery module to overheat.
- Risk
- A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- New Flyer will inspect and replace the battery module as necessary. New Flyer will also update the BMS software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947.
Recall number 25V566000 · Recall details
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2022 XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XE40, XN40, 2017-2022 XE60, 2014-2022 XT40 and XT60 transit buses equipped with a double tilt steering column. The steering column connection to the upper steering shaft may become loose.
- Risk
- A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering column and shaft components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R22-035.
Recall number 22V943000 · Recall details
Electrical system: propulsion system: inverter
- What is wrong
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2021 XE40, 2019-2021 XE35, 2018-2021 XE60, 2016-2019 XHE40, and 2015 XHE60 vehicles. Firmware errors in the inverters may cause the electric drive system to shutdown.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will update firmware software, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R21-005.
Recall number 21V244000 · Recall details
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2018 XDE60 and XD40, 2018-2019 XN40, and 2019 XE60 heavy duty urban transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with an AS-3 tempered glass panel in the rooftop emergency escape hatch that may shatter in extreme cold temperatures.
- Risk
- If the roof hatch glass shatters, glass particles could fall down onto passengers, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tempered glass panel, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2019. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R19-002.
Recall number 19V100000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 New Flyer XE60 41
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Instructions to remove, re-program and replace both VTBs (Voltage Temperature Balancing) boards on each...
- 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 Technical Service Information Bulletin has been issued to remind customers that fill pressure must...
- 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
- Instructions to enhance the sealing of rear ESS assemblies.
- Instructions to install new breather hoses, brackets and breather boxes on each side of the center axle.
- Instructions to re-route ABS cables near the center axle for better clearance.
- Instruction to service on inspecting of the precharge circuit on BDUs.
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6 recalls, covering electrical system, service brakes, air and steering.
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