Official recall notice
NHTSAN/A
Software Error May Cause Unintended Acceleration or Deceleration
- Recall date
- 2026-03-16
- Category
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 1,196
- Vehicle
- New Flyer of America, Inc.
Why it was recalled
Hazard
Unintended acceleration or deceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended action
What to do
New Flyer will update the inverter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 8, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Product description
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.