2022 New Flyer XE40 recall: Speedometer May Fail to Illuminate/FVMSS 101
Report received by NHTSA: May 1, 2026.
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- What's recalled
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2022 XE40 transit buses. The speedometer may not illuminate when the headlights are turned on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- The risk
An unlit speedometer cannot show the vehicle's speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
4 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2022 New Flyer XE40.
- 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
29 earlier NHTSA recalls by New Flyer of America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 13, 2026 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
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 15, 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 XE40 2022
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V279000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 1, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 4 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