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NHTSA Recall 25V898000: Electronic stability control (esc) and antilock (service brakes)

New Flyer of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,673 vehicles. It affects 16 models including the New Flyer XD35.

6,673
vehicles potentially affected
16
models affected
2026
owners notified (February 17)
NHTSA campaign25V898000
ComponentsELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK
Report receivedDecember 19, 2025
Owner notificationFebruary 17, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 121, "Air Brake Systems" and 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."

Safety risk

An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V898000

Make and modelModel years
New Flyer XD352016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026
New Flyer XD402015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
New Flyer XD602017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
New Flyer XDE352021, 2024, 2025, 2026
New Flyer XDE402015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
New Flyer XDE602015, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024
New Flyer XE352019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
New Flyer XE402013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
New Flyer XE602018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
New Flyer XHE402016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
New Flyer XHE602015, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026
New Flyer XN352017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026
New Flyer XN402015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, 2026
New Flyer XN602014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025
New Flyer XT402017, 2018
New Flyer XT602017, 2018

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.