Electronic stability control (ESC)Recall 25V-898 · New Flyer vehicles
New Flyer of America, Inc. recall 25V-898 covers 6,673 New Flyer vehicles for a electronic stability control (esc) problem, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 37% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V898000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The 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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
37%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 2, 2014 to December 12, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.