New Flyer XE40 (New Flyer) - Battery Thermal Management (2023)
Battery liquid accumulation may increase the potential for electrical short and fire in specific bus models.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2023 NEW FLYER XE40
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 XE40 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 2021-2022 XE35, 2021-2023 XE40, and 2021-2022 XE60 electric buses. One or more battery packs may 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
If liquid accumulation is found, the bus should not be operated, and should be parked outside and away from structures until repaired. Dealers will add four holes and automatic activating drain valves to each battery pack enclosure, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R23-002.
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