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New Flyer recall — Traction Battery
NHTSA · August 29, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V566000 (New Flyer), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 1,170.
- Component: Traction Battery.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- New Flyer of America, Inc.
- Source ID
- 25V566000
Defect
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013, 2017-2025 XE40, 2019-2025 XE60, XE35, 2023-2025 XHE40, and 2024-2025 XHE60 buses. An inadequate weld on the high voltage battery busbar and incorrect software may cause the battery module to overheat.
Consequence
A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective action
New Flyer will inspect and replace the battery module as necessary. New Flyer will also update the BMS software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| New Flyer | Xe35 | 2023 |
| New Flyer | Xe40 | 2013 |
| New Flyer | Xhe40 | 2023 |
| New Flyer | Xhe40 | 2025 |
464 make/model/year rows in the campaign; showing the first 60 distinct.
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