NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2021–2025 NEW Flyer XE35 and 4 more recall: Software Error May Cause Unintended Acceleration or Deceleration
- Recall number
- 26V151000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 1196
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| NEW Flyer | XE35 | 2021–2025 |
| NEW Flyer | XE40 | 2021–2026 |
| NEW Flyer | XE60 | 2023–2025 |
| NEW Flyer | XHE40 | 2023–2026 |
| NEW Flyer | XHE60 | 2024–2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
What should you 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.
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V151000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.