New Flyer Recall 25V566000: Electrical System, Propulsion System, Traction Battery, Management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm), Software
NHTSA recall 25V566000 · announced August 29, 2025 · filed by New Flyer Of America, Inc. · 1,170 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2019 New Flyer Xe35
- 2020 New Flyer Xe35
- 2021 New Flyer Xe35
- 2022 New Flyer Xe35
- 2023 New Flyer Xe35
- 2024 New Flyer Xe35
- 2025 New Flyer Xe35
- 2013 New Flyer Xe40
- 2017 New Flyer Xe40
- 2018 New Flyer Xe40
- 2019 New Flyer Xe40
- 2020 New Flyer Xe40
- 2021 New Flyer Xe40
- 2022 New Flyer Xe40
- 2023 New Flyer Xe40
- 2024 New Flyer Xe40
- 2025 New Flyer Xe40
- 2019 New Flyer Xe60
- 2020 New Flyer Xe60
- 2021 New Flyer Xe60
- 2022 New Flyer Xe60
- 2023 New Flyer Xe60
- 2024 New Flyer Xe60
- 2025 New Flyer Xe60
- 2023 New Flyer Xhe40
- 2024 New Flyer Xhe40
- 2025 New Flyer Xhe40
- 2024 New Flyer Xhe60
- 2025 New Flyer Xhe60
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.