Software Error May Cause Unintended Acceleration
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 23V897000 |
| Report Received Date | 12/22/2023 |
| Component | N/A |
| Vehicles Affected | 246 |
| Completion Rate | 100% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2023 XE35, XE40 and 2023 XE60 battery electric transit buses. Due to a software error, unintended acceleration may occur during certain conditions.
Issue
Unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
Unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
New Flyer will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2024. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947. New Flyer's number for this recall is R23-023.
