NHTSA safety recall

Recall 25V566000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm) › Software — New Flyer · reported 29 Aug 2025 · 1,170 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The fix

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.

NHTSA campaign
25V566000
Filed by
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Report received
29 Aug 2025
Owners notified
6 Oct 2025
Potentially affected
1,170

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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