NHTSA Campaign 26V151000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
Issued by New Flyer of America, Inc. · Reported Mar 13, 2026 · 1,196 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
Unintended acceleration or deceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | XE35 | 2021 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XE35 | 2022 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XE35 | 2023 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XE35 | 2024 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XE35 | 2025 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XE40 | 2021 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XE40 | 2022 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XE40 | 2023 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XE40 | 2024 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XE40 | 2025 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XE40 | 2026 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XE60 | 2023 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XE60 | 2024 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XE60 | 2025 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XHE40 | 2023 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XHE40 | 2024 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XHE40 | 2025 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XHE40 | 2026 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XHE60 | 2024 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XHE60 | 2025 | 1,196 |
| NEW FLYER | XHE60 | 2026 | 1,196 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V151000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.