2021–2026 New Flyer XE35, New Flyer XE40, New Flyer XE60 +more: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 26V151000 · 1,196 units potentially affected · filed Mar 13, 2026
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
Unintended acceleration or deceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V151000
- Manufacturer no.
- —
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer OF America, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
- Units affected
- 1,196
- Report received
- Mar 13, 2026
- Owner letters
- Apr 30, 2026
- 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, 2024, 2025
- New Flyer XE40 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- New Flyer XE60 2023, 2024, 2025
- New Flyer XHE40 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- New Flyer XHE60 2024, 2025, 2026