2018 New Flyer Xn35 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2025-12-19 · campaign 25V898000 · 6,673 vehicles
Defect: 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 Sta
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2020-05-06 · SMB191 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service manual bulletin - changes to cummins islg and l9n engine oil specifications and oil change intervals.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2020-04-03 · TSIB 20-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service information bulletin describing changes to the cummins islg, l9n, isb6.7g and b6.7n engine oil specifications.
Engine 2018-11-01 · TSIB-18-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service information bulletin decsribes how to inspect and reroute as required the cummins l9n engine crankcase ventilation hose.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control 2018-09-28 · ITS58416 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this maintenance instruction describes how to inspect for correct installation of o2 sensor seals and insulation.
Visibility/Wiper 2018-08-31 · ITS6914 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this maintenance instruction describes how to remove and install streetside and curbside windshield wiper idler arm assemblies.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.