RecallPulseUpdated Oct 9, 2026

2013–2026 New Flyer XD35, New Flyer XD40, New Flyer XD60 +more: Electronic Stability Control (esc) recall

NHTSA campaign 25V898000 · 6,673 units potentially affected · filed Dec 19, 2025

What's wrong

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."

Why it matters

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.

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
25V898000
Manufacturer no.
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Manufacturer
New Flyer OF America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Units affected
6,673
Report received
Dec 19, 2025
Owner letters
Feb 17, 2026
Type
Vehicle

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