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.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V898000 |
|---|---|
| Components | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK |
| Report received | December 19, 2025 |
| Owner notification | February 17, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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 model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Flyer XD35 | 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| New Flyer XD40 | 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| New Flyer XD60 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| New Flyer XDE35 | 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| New Flyer XDE40 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| New Flyer XDE60 | 2015, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024 |
| New Flyer XE35 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| New Flyer XE40 | 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| New Flyer XE60 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| New Flyer XHE40 | 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| New Flyer XHE60 | 2015, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| New Flyer XN35 | 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| New Flyer XN40 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, 2026 |
| New Flyer XN60 | 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025 |
| New Flyer XT40 | 2017, 2018 |
| New Flyer XT60 | 2017, 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.