Propulsion system: traction batteryRecall 25V-631 · New Flyer vehicles

New Flyer of America, Inc. recall 25V-631 covers 655 New Flyer vehicles for a propulsion system: traction battery problem, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 13% of affected vehicles repaired.

Park outside and away from structures until repaired

13%
Vehicles repaired88 of 655 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected6553 models
ReportedSep 19, 2025Owners notified Mar 24, 2026
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 25V631000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The 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.

The risk

A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

The fix

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

13%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2026 Q12026 Q3
3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from April 1, 2019 to August 1, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.