2023 NEW FLYER XE60 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
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Investigations
Overview of the 2023 NEW FLYER XE60
The 2023 NEW FLYER XE60 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 32 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by New Flyer of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2023 NEW FLYER XE60
NHTSA has recorded 32 recalls for the 2023 NEW FLYER XE60, potentially affecting up to 88,335 vehicles.
Recall 25V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 1,170 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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 were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's...
View full details →Recall 25V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 1,170 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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 were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's...
View full details →Recall 25V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 1,170 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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 were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's...
View full details →Recall 25V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 1,170 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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 were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's...
View full details →Recall 25V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 1,170 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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 were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's...
View full details →Recall 25V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 1,170 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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 were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's...
View full details →Recall 25V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 1,170 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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 were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's...
View full details →Recall 25V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 1,170 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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 were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's...
View full details →Recall 25V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
| 1,170 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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 were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's...
View full details →Recall 25V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
| 1,170 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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 were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's...
View full details →Recall 25V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
| 1,170 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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 were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's...
View full details →Recall 25V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
| 1,170 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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 were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's...
View full details →Recall 25V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
| 1,170 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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 were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's...
View full details →Recall 25V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
| 1,170 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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 were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's...
View full details →Recall 25V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
| 1,170 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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 were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's...
View full details →Recall 25V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
| 1,170 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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 were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact New Flyer's...
View full details →Recall 24V056000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
| 337 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2023 XE35, XE40, 2021-2024 XE60, and 2023-2024 XHE40 vehicles. One or more drain valves may not activate as intended, which could allow battery packs to accumulate liquid in the battery pack enclosure.
Consequence: The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: New Flyer will remove the rubber washer from the affected drain valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2024. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R24-02....
View full details →Recall 24V056000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
| 337 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2023 XE35, XE40, 2021-2024 XE60, and 2023-2024 XHE40 vehicles. One or more drain valves may not activate as intended, which could allow battery packs to accumulate liquid in the battery pack enclosure.
Consequence: The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: New Flyer will remove the rubber washer from the affected drain valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2024. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R24-02....
View full details →Recall 23V897000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 246 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2023 XE35, XE40 and 2023 XE60 battery electric transit buses. Due to a software error, unintended acceleration may occur during certain conditions.
Consequence: Unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2024. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947. New Flyer's number for this recall is R23-023.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V898000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 6,673 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 25V631000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 655 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
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. New Flyer will replace the batteries, free of charge. This is a Phased...
View full details →Recall 25V631000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 655 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
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. New Flyer will replace the batteries, free of charge. This is a Phased...
View full details →Recall 25V631000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 655 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
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. New Flyer will replace the batteries, free of charge. This is a Phased...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2023 NEW FLYER XE60
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 NEW FLYER XE60.
Safety Rating for the 2023 NEW FLYER XE60
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 NEW FLYER XE60 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 NEW FLYER XE60
New Flyer of America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2023 NEW FLYER XE60. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS61251 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Instruction to Service to retrofit duckbill drains to the ESS units & modify breathers. (7 String Bus)
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 NEW FLYER XE60
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER XE60
- 2018 NEW FLYER XE60 — 0 complaints
- 2019 NEW FLYER XE60 — 0 complaints
- 2020 NEW FLYER XE60 — 0 complaints
- 2021 NEW FLYER XE60 — 0 complaints
- 2022 NEW FLYER XE60 — 0 complaints
- 2023 NEW FLYER XE60 (current)
- 2024 NEW FLYER XE60 — 0 complaints
- 2025 NEW FLYER XE60 — 0 complaints
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