NEW Flyer 2021–2026 Electrical System recall
Recalled March 13, 2026 · NHTSA recall 26V151000 · NEW Flyer
Hazard
Unintended acceleration or deceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Units
1,196 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
NEW Flyer XE35 · NEW Flyer XE40 · NEW Flyer XE60 · NEW Flyer XHE40 · NEW Flyer XHE60
Manufacturer(s)
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →