2019 New Flyer XHE40
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2019 New Flyer XHE40. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2019 New Flyer XHE40. 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 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.
- 10215542Technical Instruction describing how to remove and replace the 12V MV8 magnetic valve with 24V MV8 magnetic valve.
- 10208773This Instruction to Service describes how to install a reminder decal for the SDS panel retaining lanyard on specifically equipped buses.
- 10206200This Instruction to Service described the retrofit procedure for new spiral groove anti-sway bar mounting bushings.
- 10194936This instruction to service describes the high voltage inspection procedure for specifically equipped hydrogen-electric vehicles.
- 10188080Technical instruction describing how to remove 2G network module and replace it with a 4G network module for the New Flyer Connect system.
- 10179349Technical Instruction describing how to retrofit "D" shaped anti-sway bar mounting bushings and hardware
- 10178062Technical Instruction detailing the removal and replacement of the MSD's (Mechanical Service Disconnect) on hydrogen/battery electric vehicles.
- 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.
- 10160586Technical Instruction describing how to install decal on fuse box.
- 10156586This technical instruction describes how to add retainer blocks to the SDS (maintenance access only) window hinge.
- 10156585This technical instruction describes how to retrofit the suspension D shaped anti sway bar mounting bushings and hardware.
Every New Flyer XHE40 model year
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