NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
New Flyer of America, Inc. - High Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
Published: August 29, 2025Recall ID: 25V566000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
High Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | High Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 25V566000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V566000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 85.98 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire. |
| Potentially affected | 1170 |
| Report received date | 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |