New Flyer: recalls by model and year
NHTSA lists 106 vehicle recall campaigns for New Flyer. The register has 52 model lines of the make, model years 1988 to 2026. NHTSA has 8 complaints on file for these model lines. NHTSA also lists 1 child seat, tire or equipment campaign for the make. The equipment pages show it.
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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Model lines
52 model lines, in the order of the number of complaints.
| Model line | Model years | Campaigns | Complaints | Complaints for each model year | Component with the most mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D40LF | 19 | 41 | 2 | 0.1 | Structure |
| XD60 | 14 | 19 | 2 | 0.1 | Engine |
| C40LF | 18 | 27 | 1 | 0.1 | Seat Belts |
| D60LFR | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0.1 | Structure |
| XT40 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0.1 | Structure |
| GE40LF | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | Power Train |
| XE40 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XN40 | 16 | 22 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XDE40 | 18 | 23 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| D60HF | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XD40 | 17 | 23 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| D35LF | 15 | 20 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XDE60 | 12 | 18 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XD35 | 17 | 18 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| C35LF | 13 | 20 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XE60 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XN60 | 13 | 15 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| C40LFR | 8 | 16 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XE35 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XDE35 | 16 | 17 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| D60LF | 11 | 14 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| D30LF | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XN35 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| D40LFR | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XHE40 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| DE60LF | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XT60 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| DE40LFR | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| DE60LFA | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| DE60LFR | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| D35LFR | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| D40I | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XHE60 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| C30LF | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| C35LFR | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| DE40LF | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| D40HF | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| L40LF | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| C40HF | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| D60 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| GE40LFR | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| DE35LF | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| GE35LFR | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| D45 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| DE40LFA | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| DE41LF | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| MD30 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Viking | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| D60LFA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| DE35LFA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| E40LFR | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| L40LFR | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
This table compares the model lines of New Flyer only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.
Newest recall campaigns
The newest 5 of 106.
26V279000Received . 4 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Panel / Speedometer/Odometer
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2022 XE40 transit buses. The speedometer may not illuminate when the headlights are turned on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unlit speedometer cannot show the vehicle's speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 15, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Report filed by New Flyer of America, Inc.. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.
26V151000Received . 1,196 units.
Electrical System / Propulsion System / Inverter
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XE35, 2021-2026 XE40, 2023-2025 XE60, 2023-2026 XHE40, and 2024-2026 XHE60 transit buses equipped with Accelera ELFA 3 control systems V1 and V2. An inverter software error may cause unintended acceleration or deceleration in certain conditions.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unintended acceleration or deceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
New Flyer will update the inverter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Report filed by New Flyer of America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 21 make, model and year entries.
25V898000Received . 6,673 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by New Flyer of America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 121 make, model and year entries.
25V631000Received . 655 units.
Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction BatteryPark-outside advisory
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
A short circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 notified owners on 6/25/2026. Phase 3 will include 120 buses. New Flyer will notified owners on 9/9/2026. 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.
Report filed by New Flyer of America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 16 make, model and year entries.
25V566000Received . 1,170 units.
Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
A battery module that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Report filed by New Flyer of America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 29 make, model and year entries.
The list shows the newest 5 of 106 campaigns.
Counts by year
Components in the complaints
A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.
| Component | Per 1,000 | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 294.1 | 5 |
| Power Train | 117.6 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 117.6 | 2 |
| Engine | 117.6 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 58.8 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 58.8 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 58.8 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 58.8 | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 58.8 | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 58.8 | 1 |
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
Cite this page
Recall Register. New Flyer: recalls by model and year. https://recallregister.com/make/new-flyer/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 15 May 2019
- Investigations that name the make
- 7
- Units in the campaigns
- 74,353
Manufacturers in the recall file: New Flyer Industries Ltd.; New Flyer of America, Inc..
The make name is the name in the NHTSA files. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- Which New Flyer model line has the most recall campaigns?
- The D40LF: 41 campaigns for 19 model years. A line with more model years has more campaigns.
- Which New Flyer model line has the most complaints?
- The D40LF: 2 complaints for 19 model years. A line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.
- Which components do the complaints about New Flyer vehicles name?
- Structure: 5 component mentions. Power Train: 2 component mentions. Electrical System: 2 component mentions.
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for New Flyer?
- 74,353 units in 106 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.