New Flyer recall: Electrical system
Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- New Flyer Xe35 2019, 2021–2025
- New Flyer Xe40 2021–2025
- New Flyer Xe60 2021–2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V631000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- New Flyer Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 19, 2025
- Owners notified
- Mar 24, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 655
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- New Flyer recall: Electrical system Oct 5, 2026
- New Flyer recall: Electrical system Mar 13, 2026
- New Flyer recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Dec 19, 2025
- New Flyer recall: Electrical system Aug 29, 2025
- New Flyer recall: Electrical system Jan 31, 2024
- New Flyer recall: Vehicle speed control Dec 22, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.