TSB: NEW FLYER XCELSIOR (2008–2014)

Bulletin SMB-120 — December 10, 2012

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDSMB-120
ManufacturerNEW FLYER
ModelsXCELSIOR
Model Years2008–2014
Date IssuedDecember 10, 2012
Date Added to NHTSAJanuary 31, 2013
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Vehicles Affected14 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

NEW FLYER: AT TIME OF PUBLICATION, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION ON CALIPERS, BRAKE CHAMBERS, AND DISC BRAKE PADS, MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLICATION. SERVICE MANUAL BULLETIN IS PROVIDING INFORMATION. MODEL XCELSIOR. NO M

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
NEW FLYER XCELSIOR 2014 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
NEW FLYER XCELSIOR 2014 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NEW FLYER XCELSIOR 2013 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
NEW FLYER XCELSIOR 2013 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NEW FLYER XCELSIOR 2012 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
NEW FLYER XCELSIOR 2012 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NEW FLYER XCELSIOR 2011 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
NEW FLYER XCELSIOR 2011 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NEW FLYER XCELSIOR 2010 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
NEW FLYER XCELSIOR 2010 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NEW FLYER XCELSIOR 2009 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
NEW FLYER XCELSIOR 2009 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NEW FLYER XCELSIOR 2008 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
NEW FLYER XCELSIOR 2008 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Related NEW FLYER Recalls

CampaignModelYearComponentSummary
XE40 2022 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SP... New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2022 XE40 transit...
XE35 2022 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:I... New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XE35, 2...
XE35 2021 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:I... New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XE35, 2...
XHE60 2026 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:I... New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XE35, 2...
XHE60 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:I... New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XE35, 2...

What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized NEW FLYER dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (SMB-120) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.