2021-2026 New Flyer XE40, 2021-2025 New Flyer XE35, 2023-2026 New Flyer XHE40 and 2 more models recall: Software Error May Cause Unintended Acceleration or Deceleration
Report received by NHTSA: March 13, 2026.
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- What's 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.
- The risk
Unintended acceleration or deceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
1,196 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021-2026 New Flyer XE40, 2021-2025 New Flyer XE35, 2023-2026 New Flyer XHE40, 2023-2025 New Flyer XE60, 2024-2026 New Flyer XHE60.
- Compared with
New Flyer of America, Inc. has 3 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 5 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
28 earlier NHTSA recalls by New Flyer of America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 19, 2025 2015-2026 New Flyer XDE40, 2015, 2017-2026 New Flyer XD40, 2013, 2016-2025 New Flyer XE40 and 13 more models recall: ABS and ESC May Fail Without Warning Lights Illuminating/FMVSS 121, 136
- Sept. 20, 2025 2019, 2021-2025 New Flyer XE35, 2021-2025 New Flyer XE40, 2021-2025 New Flyer XE60 recall: High Voltage Battery System May Short Circuit (agency record)
- Aug. 29, 2025 2013, 2017-2025 New Flyer XE40, 2019-2025 New Flyer XE35, 2019-2025 New Flyer XE60 and 2 more models recall: High Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire (agency record)
- Aug. 22, 2025 2012-2025 New Flyer Xcelsior recall: Insufficient Number of Emergency Exits/FMVSS 217 (agency record)
- Feb. 3, 2025 New Flyer of America, Inc. recall: Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- 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
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V151000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 13, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 1,196 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record