New Flyer Xe40 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 1, 2026

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

New Flyer of America, Inc. recalls 2022 New Flyer Xe40

Recall number

26V279000

Brand / firm

New Flyer

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 4 units

Why it was recalled

An unlit speedometer cannot show the vehicle's speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2022 XE40 transit buses. The speedometer may not illuminate when the headlights are turned on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

What to do

New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 15, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.