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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 26V151📅 Mar 16, 2026

2021–2026 New Flyer XE40 & 2021–2025 New Flyer XE35 + 3 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ 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.

💥 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V151000
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,196
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
Owner phone
1-800-241-2947
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 30, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V151 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V151?

2021–2026 New Flyer XE40 & 2021–2025 New Flyer XE35 + 3 more. 1,196 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized New Flyer dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-241-2947.