NHTSA Campaign 25V631000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Issued by New Flyer of America, Inc. · Reported Sep 19, 2025 · 655 vehicles affected
What's 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.
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 notified owners on 3/24/2026. 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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | XE35 | 2019 | 655 |
| NEW FLYER | XE35 | 2021 | 655 |
| NEW FLYER | XE35 | 2022 | 655 |
| NEW FLYER | XE35 | 2023 | 655 |
| NEW FLYER | XE35 | 2024 | 655 |
| NEW FLYER | XE35 | 2025 | 655 |
| NEW FLYER | XE40 | 2021 | 655 |
| NEW FLYER | XE40 | 2022 | 655 |
| NEW FLYER | XE40 | 2023 | 655 |
| NEW FLYER | XE40 | 2024 | 655 |
| NEW FLYER | XE40 | 2025 | 655 |
| NEW FLYER | XE60 | 2021 | 655 |
| NEW FLYER | XE60 | 2022 | 655 |
| NEW FLYER | XE60 | 2023 | 655 |
| NEW FLYER | XE60 | 2024 | 655 |
| NEW FLYER | XE60 | 2025 | 655 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V631000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.