NHTSA Recall 25V631000: Traction battery (electrical system)
Park outside New Flyer of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 655 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the New Flyer XE35.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V631000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY |
| Report received | September 19, 2025 |
| Owner notification | March 24, 2026 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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 risk
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 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 by recall 25V631000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Flyer XE35 | 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| New Flyer XE40 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| New Flyer XE60 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.