New Flyer XE35, XE40, XE60 and others: Inverter

Date

March 13, 2026

Filed by

New Flyer of America, Inc.

Vehicles

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)

Component

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Inverter

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

1196

What can happen

Unintended acceleration or deceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification date

April 30, 2026

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Motor inverters · Inverters controlling the electric motors

Recall number

26V151000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.