Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2018 NEW Flyer Xcelsior, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other1
- Engine1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 8 2018 Xcelsior vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 1 person died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
Recalls
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2012-2025 Xcelsior buses. The buses may have been built without enough emergency exits or the exits may be in an incorrect location. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What NEW Flyer told its dealers about the 2018 NEW Flyer Xcelsior: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10219149 | This Technical Service Information Bulletin (TSIB) - New Flyer has developed several maintenance updates for Xcelsior buses specifically equipped with the optional Powerex electric air compressors. This TSIB introduces field modifications in order to simplify maintenance operations and/or improve compressor longevity |
| 10194956 | This service manual bulletin is an update to the 6,000 mile Preventative Maintenance inspection and lubrication requirements for the front stabilizer bar on all Xcelsior model buses. |
| 10191836 | Technical Service Information Bulletin revising the lubrication schedule for the scroll bearing on specifically equipped vehicles with the Powerex direct drive electric air compressor. |
| 10191833 | Technical Services Information Bulletin describing how to inspect specifically equipped vehicles, for possible pinch points on the Modine radiator fan harness routing. |
| 10191832 | This Service Manual Bulletin provides additional information regarding the 6,000 mile Preventative Maintenance requirements for the low voltage battery system. |
| 10159335 | Service Manual Bulletin - revised troubleshooting charts for MGM E-Stroke brake monitoring system |
| 10153224 | This Maintenance Instruction Describes How to Retrofit Upgraded PEM Electric Drive Motor Mount Hardware and Fuel Cell Mounting Hardware. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)