2019 New Flyer XE35
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2019 New Flyer XE35. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2019 XE35, 2021-2025 XE35, XE40, and XE60 transit buses. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when charging to near or full capacity.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Owners are also advised to avoid charging vehicles above 75% capacity. New Flyer will replace the batteries, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 35 buses. New Flyer notified owners on 3/24/2026. Phase 2 will include 100 buses. New Flyer notified owners on 6/25/2026. Phase 3 will include 120 buses. New Flyer will notified owners on 9/9/2026. Phase 4 will include 120 buses. New Flyer will notify owners on or about 12/14/2026. Phase 5 will include 120 buses. New Flyer will notify owners on or about 3/15/2027. Phase 6 will include 80 buses. New Flyer will notify owners on or about 6/14/2027. Phase 7 will include 80 buses. New Flyer will notify owners on or about 9/27/2027. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed November 12, 2025. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10225878ITS was issued to correct the orientation of HV contactors. Incorrect orientation can lead to premature failure
- 10222399New Flyer has issued Technical Service Information Bulletin (TSIB) 22-08, providing for the application of silicone paste onto overhead charging rails to inhibit water from collecting on the rails
- 10208768This Instruction to Service describes how to remove and repalce the circuit breaker for the Valeo coolant pump installed on specifically equipped buses.
- 10194943This instruction to service describes how to inspect specifically equipped vehicles for SDS Window components and function, and how to rework these components if required. The "SDS Window" is a maintenance access panel designed to look like a side window.
- 10194932This technical service instruction describes how to remove and replace SDS Window strike pins and remove additional seals if present. The "SDS Window" is a maintenance access panel designed to look like a side window.
- 10179358Technical Instruction describing how to check the polarity on the auxiliary electric heater HV cable assembly
- 10179355Technical Instruction describing the DC charge rail and COM box lid replacement and inspection requirement
- 10179350Technical Instruction describing the inspection procedures for the high voltage systems on a battery electric bus.
- 10175965Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) program change - to resolve several issues and incorporate several improvements related to the XALT battery systems installed on specific on Battery Electric buses.
- 10175962Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) program change - to correct the requirement to manually cycle the rear doors open and closed before operating the bus.
- 10169768Service 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.
- 10165645Service Manual Bulletin which stresses the need for safety when performing maintenance on the high voltage systems on your New Flyer vehicle.
- 10165644Service Manual Bulletin providing revised, corrected or additional information for the Preventive Maintenance on buses specifically equipped with a Powerex direct drive air compressor.
- 10165605Service Manual Bulletin provides revised information for the Preventive Maintenance on specifically equipped vehicles with the Powerex belt driven air compressor.
- 10163566Service Manual Bulletin describing a modification to the lubrication procedure for the Energy Storage System (ESS) battery coolant filter replacement, during normal preventative maintenance schedule.
- 10156586This technical instruction describes how to add retainer blocks to the SDS (maintenance access only) window hinge.
- 10154428This Service Manual and Operators Guide Bulletin Adds a WARNING Regarding Safe Operation of Roof-top Escape Hatches, While Charging a Battery Electric Vehicle.
Every New Flyer XE35 model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.