Recall 23V243 affects 30 2023 New Flyer XDE60 and XD60 buses for ABS module power loss. New Flyer software and wiring repair is free.
New Flyer is recalling 30 2023 XDE60 and XD60 60-foot articulated transit buses because the ABS module can lose power during hard braking, causing the anti-lock brake system to fail. An ABS failure increases the risk of a crash, and New Flyer will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The anti-lock brake system on the 2023 New Flyer XDE60 and XD60 helps keep the bus from skidding when the driver brakes hard. Its control module, the MODULE-CM 3033, sends commands to the ABS valves so the wheels keep braking without locking up. On these 60-foot articulated buses, that module depends on steady electrical power when several ABS valves activate at the same time.
The problem is in the PLC module that feeds the ABS module. New Flyer found that this PLC module was wired with insufficient current output for extended or repeated multi-wheel ABS activation. When demand is high, the ABS module loses power and drops communication, which turns on the ABS, MIL, and STOP SYSTEM lamps. The ABS system then fails for that braking event.
Before the failure, an operator can hear or feel the ABS activate. That ABS activity is the warning sign tied to this defect.
Who's affected?
Covers the XDE60 and XD60 bus models, with the same anti-lock brake system (ABS) module listed for each.
| 2023 New Flyer XDE60 | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
|---|---|
| 2023 New Flyer XD60 | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| Units affected | 30 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the ABS system fails, the risk of a crash increases. Audible ABS activation or a pulsing feel through the brake system can come before the failure, so treat either sign as a reason to stop and arrange service. Repair is free at any franchised New Flyer dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 New Flyer XDE60 or XD60 bus is included in this recall.
- Contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706 to confirm the free ABS software update and wiring correction for recall number 23V243.
- Ask whether the repair is already logged for your bus, since New Flyer says all included vehicles have been repaired.
- Drive with extra distance until completion is confirmed, because ABS failure during hard braking increases crash risk.
What happens at the repair
New Flyer says all affected buses have already been repaired, so no owner letters will be sent. For an unrepaired bus found in fleet service, a New Flyer technician updates the ABS software and corrects the wiring. Parts and labor are free under the recall. If your fleet already completed this work using New Flyer supplied parts and programming, New Flyer says reimbursement goes through its normal warranty process. Contact New Flyer customer service with the repair paperwork and programming details for claim review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 5, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 20, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 1, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| May 1, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 31, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V243?
Recall 23V243 covers 30 2023 New Flyer XDE60 and XD60 articulated transit buses with an ABS module power-loss defect during hard braking. If the ABS fails, crash risk increases. New Flyer will update the ABS software and correct the wiring for free.
What should I do if my 2023 New Flyer XDE60 or XD60 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included in recall 23V243. If it is, verify with New Flyer that the ABS software update and wiring correction are recorded as complete. Reference recall number 23V243 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to correct recall defects at no cost, and New Flyer's remedy for recall 23V243 is an ABS software update and wiring correction free of charge. New Flyer reports that all 30 affected buses have already been repaired.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is ABS failure during hard braking. ABS helps maintain braking control, and a failed ABS system increases crash risk. The remedy is the free ABS software update and wiring correction listed for recall 23V243.
Will New Flyer send owner letters for recall 23V243?
No. New Flyer states that all affected vehicles have been repaired, so owner letters will not be sent. If you manage or own a 2023 New Flyer XDE60 or XD60, check your VIN and confirm the repair record with New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V243000 |
|---|---|
| New Flyer customer service | 1-204-224-6706 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V243 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V243000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →