NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 26V151000

2024 New Flyer Xhe40 | 2024 New Flyer Xhe60 | 2025 New Flyer Xhe60 | 2026 New Flyer Xhe60 | 2021 New Flyer Xe35 | 2022 New Flyer Xe35 | 2023 New Flyer Xe35 | 2024 New Flyer Xe35 | 2023 New Flyer Xhe40 | 2025 New Flyer Xhe40 | 2026 New Flyer Xe40 | 2026 New Flyer Xhe40 | 2025 New Flyer Xe35 | 2023 New Flyer Xe60 | 2024 New Flyer Xe60 | 2025 New Flyer Xe60 | 2021 New Flyer Xe40 | 2022 New Flyer Xe40 | 2023 New Flyer Xe40 | 2024 New Flyer Xe40 — Electrical system: propulsion system: inverter

Published March 16, 2026 · Recall initiated: March 13, 2026

Summary

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What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand: NEW FLYER
Model: XHE40
Manufacturer: New Flyer of America, Inc.
Lot: 2024 NEW FLYER XHE40 | 2024 NEW FLYER XHE60 | 2025 NEW FLYER XHE60 | 2026 NEW FLYER XHE60 | 2021 NEW FLYER XE35 | 2022 NEW FLYER XE35 | 2023 NEW FLYER XE35 | 2024 NEW FLYER XE35 | 2023 NEW FLYER XHE40 | 2025 NEW FLYER XHE40 | 2026 NEW FLYER XE40 | 2026 NEW FLYER XHE40 | 2025 NEW FLYER XE35 | 2023 NEW FLYER XE60 | 2024 NEW FLYER XE60 | 2025 NEW FLYER XE60 | 2021 NEW FLYER XE40 | 2022 NEW FLYER XE40 | 2023 NEW FLYER XE40 | 2024 NEW FLYER XE40
Risk classification: V
Country: US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2024 New Flyer Xhe40 | 2024 New Flyer Xhe60 | 2025 New Flyer Xhe60 | 2026 New Flyer Xhe60 | 2021 New Flyer Xe35 | 2022 New Flyer Xe35 | 2023 New Flyer Xe35 | 2024 New Flyer Xe35 | 2023 New Flyer Xhe40 | 2025 New Flyer Xhe40 | 2026 New Flyer Xe40 | 2026 New Flyer Xhe40 | 2025 New Flyer Xe35 | 2023 New Flyer Xe60 | 2024 New Flyer Xe60 | 2025 New Flyer Xe60 | 2021 New Flyer Xe40 | 2022 New Flyer Xe40 | 2023 New Flyer Xe40 | 2024 New Flyer Xe40 — Electrical system: propulsion system: inverter recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V151000 on March 16, 2026. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NEW FLYER. Model: XHE40.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)