New Flyer recalls 693 buses over hazard light indicator that may not light up
On certain buses, the dashboard light that shows the hazard lights are on may stay dark when the master run switch is off, so drivers may leave them on and confuse other drivers, raising the risk of a crash.
What to do
New Flyer will update the software for free, and owners should expect a notification letter around November 20, 2026. Owners can call New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
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Recall details
- Product
- New Flyer Xe35, Xhe40, Xn60 and 6 more 2013–2027
- Company
- New Flyer of America, Inc.
- Hazard
- Without the illuminated reminder, the driver may fail to turn off the exterior lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 693 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 5, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V644000
- Model years: 2013–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Defect
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2027 buses. Please see the complete list of models above. The instrument panel indicator light may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights are on and the master run switch is in the 'Off' position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- Without the illuminated reminder, the driver may fail to turn off the exterior lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, 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 November 20, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
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