New Flyer XE35 (New Flyer) – Battery Drain Valve (2024)
Drain valve malfunction can cause battery pack liquid accumulation and fire risk.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2023 NEW FLYER XE35
Brand
NEW FLYER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2023
New Flyer of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 NEW FLYER XE35 vehicles due to electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery:thermal management:fluid/coolant issues. The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure may lead to an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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. This recall is in addition to NHTSA recall number 23V-083. Certain vehicles are affected by both recalls and will need to have both remedies performed.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026