Recall 25V631000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Report Date
20250919
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Affected Vehicles
16 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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 will notify owners on or about 3/16/2026. Phase 2 will include 100 buses. New Flyer will notify owners on or about 6/15/2026. Phase 3 will include 120 buses. New Flyer will notify owners on or about 9/16/2026. 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2019 NEW FLYER XE35
2021 NEW FLYER XE35
2021 NEW FLYER XE40
2021 NEW FLYER XE60
2022 NEW FLYER XE35
2022 NEW FLYER XE40
2022 NEW FLYER XE60
2023 NEW FLYER XE35
2023 NEW FLYER XE40
2023 NEW FLYER XE60
2024 NEW FLYER XE35
2024 NEW FLYER XE40
2024 NEW FLYER XE60
2025 NEW FLYER XE35
2025 NEW FLYER XE40
2025 NEW FLYER XE60

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.