2021–2023 New Flyer XE35, New Flyer XE40, New Flyer XE60: Vehicle Speed Control recall
NHTSA campaign 23V897000 · 246 units potentially affected · filed Dec 22, 2023
What's wrong
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2023 XE35, XE40 and 2023 XE60 battery electric transit buses. Due to a software error, unintended acceleration may occur during certain conditions.
Why it matters
Unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
New Flyer will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2024. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947. New Flyer's number for this recall is R23-023.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V897000
- Manufacturer no.
- R23-023
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer OF America, Inc.
- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Units affected
- 246
- Report received
- Dec 22, 2023
- Owner letters
- Feb 13, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- New Flyer XE35 2021, 2022, 2023
- New Flyer XE40 2021, 2022, 2023
- New Flyer XE60 2023