NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
New Flyer of America, Inc. - High Voltage Battery System May Short Circuit
Published: September 20, 2025Recall ID: 25V631000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
High Voltage Battery System May Short Circuit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | High Voltage Battery System May Short Circuit |
| Nhtsa id | 25V631000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V631000 |
| 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 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. |
| Completion rate | 0.00 |
| Corrective action | 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 will notify owners on or about 6/15/2026. Phase 3 will include 120 buses. New Flyer will notify owners on or about 9/16/2026. 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. |
| Consequence summary | A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. |
| Potentially affected | 655 |
| Report received date | 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | Yes |