2015-2026 New Flyer XDE40, 2015, 2017-2026 New Flyer XD40, 2013, 2016-2025 New Flyer XE40 and 13 more models recall: ABS and ESC May Fail Without Warning Lights Illuminating/FMVSS 121, 136
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 19, 2025.
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- What's recalled
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain XD35, XDE35, XE35, XN35, XD40, XDE40, XE40, XHE40, XN40, XT40, XD60, XDE60, XE60, XN60, XT60, and XHE60 transit buses. Please refer to New Flyer's recall report for specific model year information. The antilock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) module may lose communication and fail without illuminating the warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 121, "Air Brake Systems" and 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
- The risk
An ABS or ESC warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver to the loss of ABS or ESC, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
6,673 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2015-2026 New Flyer XDE40, 2015, 2017-2026 New Flyer XD40, 2013, 2016-2025 New Flyer XE40, 2017-2026 New Flyer XD60, 2015-2022, 2025-2026 New Flyer XN40, 2016, 2018-2022, 2024-2026 New Flyer XD35 and 10 more models.
- Compared with
New Flyer of America, Inc. has 3 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 5 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
27 earlier NHTSA recalls by New Flyer of America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 20, 2025 2019, 2021-2025 New Flyer XE35, 2021-2025 New Flyer XE40, 2021-2025 New Flyer XE60 recall: High Voltage Battery System May Short Circuit (agency record)
- Aug. 29, 2025 2013, 2017-2025 New Flyer XE40, 2019-2025 New Flyer XE35, 2019-2025 New Flyer XE60 and 2 more models recall: High Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire (agency record)
- Aug. 22, 2025 2012-2025 New Flyer Xcelsior recall: Insufficient Number of Emergency Exits/FMVSS 217 (agency record)
- Feb. 3, 2025 New Flyer of America, Inc. recall: Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel (agency record)
- June 11, 2024 New Flyer of America, Inc. recall: Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- New Flyer XD35 2016, 2018-2022, 2024-2026
- New Flyer XD40 2015, 2017-2026
- New Flyer XD60 2017-2026
- New Flyer XDE35 2021, 2024-2026
- New Flyer XDE40 2015-2026
- New Flyer XDE60 2015, 2017-2018, 2023-2024
- New Flyer XE35 2019-2025
- New Flyer XE40 2013, 2016-2025
- New Flyer XE60 2018-2025
- New Flyer XHE40 2016, 2018-2019, 2021-2026
- New Flyer XHE60 2015, 2021, 2024-2026
- New Flyer XN35 2017-2018, 2020-2022, 2024-2026
- New Flyer XN40 2015-2022, 2025-2026
- New Flyer XN60 2014, 2016, 2018-2021, 2023, 2025
- New Flyer XT40 2017-2018
- New Flyer XT60 2017-2018
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V898000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 19, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 6,673 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record