New Flyer Xhe60 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 13, 2026

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

New Flyer of America, Inc. recalls 2021–2026 New Flyer — 5 models

Recall number

26V151000

Brand / firm

New Flyer

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,196 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.