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Automotive · United States · 2025-08-29

New Flyer of America buses high voltage battery pack may overheat, posing fire risk

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-08-29
Manufacturer	New Flyer of America, Inc.
Models affected	XE35, XE40, XE60, XHE40, XHE60
Model year	2019-2025, 2013, 2017-2025, 2019-2025, 2023-2025, 2024-2025
Units affected	1170
Defect	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._x000D_ A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	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 are expected to be mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Recall number	25V566000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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