Recall 26V151000: 2021–2025 New Flyer XE35, 2021–2026 New Flyer XE40, 2023–2025 New Flyer XE60 +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 13, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 1,196
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Unintended acceleration or deceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2021 New Flyer XE35
- 2022 New Flyer XE35
- 2023 New Flyer XE35
- 2024 New Flyer XE35
- 2025 New Flyer XE35
- 2021 New Flyer XE40
- 2022 New Flyer XE40
- 2023 New Flyer XE40
- 2024 New Flyer XE40
- 2025 New Flyer XE40
- 2026 New Flyer XE40
- 2023 New Flyer XE60
- 2024 New Flyer XE60
- 2025 New Flyer XE60
- 2023 New Flyer XHE40
- 2024 New Flyer XHE40
- 2025 New Flyer XHE40
- 2026 New Flyer XHE40
- 2024 New Flyer XHE60
- 2025 New Flyer XHE60
- 2026 New Flyer XHE60
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V151000
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Apr 30, 2026
- Components
- Electrical system:propulsion system:inverter (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology