The worst 2018 New Flyer XHE40 problems
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Recalls 2
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: 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 New Flyer XHE40 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin communicates an update to the required replacement interval for the fuel cell secondary air...
- This Bulletin is being issued due to New Flyer & MCI have received reports that customers are re-torquing...
- This instruction to service describes how to inspect specifically equipped vehicles for SDS Window...
- This technical service instruction describes how to remove and replace SDS Window strike pins and remove...
- This instruction to service describes the high voltage inspection procedure for specifically equipped...
- Technical instruction describing how to remove 2G network module and replace it with a 4G network module...
- Technical Instruction detailing the removal and replacement of the MSD's (Mechanical Service Disconnect)...
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) program change
- Service Manual Bulletin
- Service Manual Bulletin provides revised information for the Preventive Maintenance on specifically...
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Questions about the 2018 New Flyer XHE40
Is the 2018 New Flyer XHE40 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2018 New Flyer XHE40.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 New Flyer XHE40?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2018 New Flyer XHE40 have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, air and electrical system.
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