ABS and ESC May Fail Without Warning Lights Illuminating/FMVSS 121, 136

Recall Information

Manufacturer New Flyer of America, Inc.
NHTSA ID 25V898000
Report Received Date 12/19/2025
Component N/A
Vehicles Affected 6,673
Completion Rate 0%
Recall Category Vehicle
Software Recall Yes
OTA Update No

Description

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."

Issue

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.

Consequence Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

More Information

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V898000

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