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New Flyer XE35 Recall 25V631: High-voltage battery can short and cause fire

NHTSA campaign 25V631, reported September 19, 2025, 655 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The high-voltage traction battery in certain New Flyer XE35, XE40, and XE60 transit buses may develop a short circuit inside a battery module when charged to near or full capacity. A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Until the recall repair is complete, owners are advised to park the bus outside and away from structures, and to avoid charging the vehicle above 75% capacity. New Flyer will replace the batteries free of charge. The campaign is being carried out in phases, and owners are notified as their phase begins; interim letters were mailed November 12, 2025, and a second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners with questions can contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is included.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V631New Flyer of America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Problem
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

New Flyer XE35201920212022202320242025
New Flyer XE4020212022202320242025
New Flyer XE6020212022202320242025