New Flyer recalls 2021–2026 XE35, XE40, XE60, XHE40 and XHE60 transit buses over software error that can cause unintended speed changes
A software error in the inverter, part of the electric drive system, can make these buses speed up or slow down on their own in certain conditions, which raises the risk of a crash.
What to do
New Flyer will update the inverter software free of charge. Owners can contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
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Recall details
- Product
- New Flyer Xe40, Xe60, Xe35 and 2 more 2021–2026
- Company
- New Flyer of America, Inc.
- Hazard
- Unintended acceleration or deceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 1,196 vehicles
- Owner notification
- April 30, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 13, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V151000
- Model years: 2021–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
- Defect
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XE35, 2021-2026 XE40, 2023-2025 XE60, 2023-2026 XHE40, and 2024-2026 XHE60 transit buses equipped with Accelera ELFA 3 control systems V1 and V2. An inverter software error may cause unintended acceleration or deceleration in certain conditions.
- Consequence
- Unintended acceleration or deceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- New Flyer will update the inverter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
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