Software Error May Cause Unintended Acceleration or Deceleration
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 26V151000 |
| Report Received Date | 3/13/2026 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,196 |
| Completion Rate | 0% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
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.
Issue
Unintended acceleration or deceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
Unintended acceleration or deceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
