New Flyer Recall 26V151000: Electrical System, Propulsion System, Inverter

NHTSA recall 26V151000 · announced March 13, 2026 · filed by New Flyer Of America, Inc. · 1,196 units affected

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.

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.