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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 25V631000

2022 New Flyer Xe35 | 2019 New Flyer Xe35 | 2021 New Flyer Xe60 | 2022 New Flyer Xe60 | 2025 New Flyer Xe60 | 2025 New Flyer Xe35 | 2021 New Flyer Xe35 | 2025 New Flyer Xe40 | 2021 New Flyer Xe40 | 2023 New Flyer Xe60 | 2024 New Flyer Xe60 | 2023 New Flyer Xe35 | 2024 New Flyer Xe35 | 2024 New Flyer Xe40 | 2022 New Flyer Xe40 | 2023 New Flyer Xe40 — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Published September 22, 2025 · Recall initiated: September 19, 2025

Summary

NHTSA records recall 25V631000, published September 22, 2025 and initiated September 19, 2025. Recalling firm: New Flyer of America, Inc.; 2022 New Flyer Xe35 | 2019 New Flyer Xe35 | 2021 New Flyer Xe60 | 2022 New Flyer Xe60 | 2025 New Flyer Xe60 | 2025 New Flyer Xe35 | 2021 New Flyer Xe35 | 2025 New Flyer Xe40 | 2021 New Flyer Xe40 | 2023 New Flyer Xe60 | 2024 New Flyer Xe60 | 2023 New Flyer Xe35 | 2024 New Flyer Xe35 | 2024 New Flyer Xe40 | 2022 New Flyer Xe40 | 2023 New Flyer Xe40 — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
NEW FLYER
Model
XE35
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Lot
2022 NEW FLYER XE35 | 2019 NEW FLYER XE35 | 2021 NEW FLYER XE60 | 2022 NEW FLYER XE60 | 2025 NEW FLYER XE60 | 2025 NEW FLYER XE35 | 2021 NEW FLYER XE35 | 2025 NEW FLYER XE40 | 2021 NEW FLYER XE40 | 2023 NEW FLYER XE60 | 2024 NEW FLYER XE60 | 2023 NEW FLYER XE35 | 2024 NEW FLYER XE35 | 2024 NEW FLYER XE40 | 2022 NEW FLYER XE40 | 2023 NEW FLYER XE40
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2022 New Flyer Xe35 | 2019 New Flyer Xe35 | 2021 New Flyer Xe60 | 2022 New Flyer Xe60 | 2025 New Flyer Xe60 | 2025 New Flyer Xe35 | 2021 New Flyer Xe35 | 2025 New Flyer Xe40 | 2021 New Flyer Xe40 | 2023 New Flyer Xe60 | 2024 New Flyer Xe60 | 2023 New Flyer Xe35 | 2024 New Flyer Xe35 | 2024 New Flyer Xe40 | 2022 New Flyer Xe40 | 2023 New Flyer Xe40 — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V631000 on September 22, 2025. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NEW FLYER. Model: XE35.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)