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Automotive · United States · 2025-09-20

New Flyer transit buses have high voltage batteries that may experience issues

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-09-20
Manufacturer	New Flyer of America, Inc.
Models affected	XE35, XE40, XE60
Model year	2019, 2021-2025, 2021-2025, 2021-2025
Units affected	655
Defect	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._x000D_ A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	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. The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Recall number	25V631000
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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