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HighNHTSA·26V279000·Announced 2026-05-01

New Flyer Recalls 2022 XE40 Buses for Speedometer Illumination Defect

New Flyer is recalling 2022 XE40 transit buses because the speedometer may not illuminate when headlights are on, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (transit bus) where a crash risk is identified due to a non-functioning safety display, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

New Flyer of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 XE40 transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the speedometer may fail to illuminate when the vehicle's headlights are turned on. This issue causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

An unlit speedometer cannot display the vehicle's speed, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall applies to the 2022 model year XE40.

New Flyer will update the software to correct the issue free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 15, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
NEW FLYER XE40
Brand
NEW FLYER
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
4

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 (1)

  • XE40

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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