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SevereNHTSA·26V151000·Announced 2026-03-13

New Flyer Recalls Transit Buses Due to Inverter Software Error

New Flyer is recalling certain 2021-2026 transit buses because an inverter software error may cause unintended acceleration or deceleration.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (inverter software error) that can cause unintended acceleration or deceleration, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

New Flyer of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2025 XE35, 2021-2026 XE40, 2023-2025 XE60, 2023-2026 XHE40, and 2024-2026 XHE60 transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with Accelera ELFA 3 control systems V1 and V2. The recall affects 1,196 vehicles.

An inverter software error may cause unintended acceleration or deceleration in certain conditions. Unintended acceleration or deceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

The recalled product

Product
NEW FLYER XE40, XE60, XE35, XHE40
Brand
NEW FLYER
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
1,196

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • XE40
  • XE60
  • XE35
  • XHE40
  • XHE60

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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