New Flyer Transit Buses Recall Due to Inverter Software Error
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New Flyer of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2026 transit buses because of a software error in the inverter that may cause unintended acceleration or deceleration, increasing crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
New Flyer of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2026 transit buses equipped with Accelera ELFA 3 control systems V1 and V2 due to an inverter software error that may cause unintended acceleration or deceleration in certain conditions.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 1,196 units of the following models: 2021-2025 XE35, 2021-2026 XE40, 2023-2025 XE60, 2023-2026 XHE40, and 2024-2026 XHE60 transit buses. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V151000.
What You Should Do
Owners should wait for notification letters expected to be mailed on May 8, 2026, and contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947 to arrange a free software update for the inverter.
Why This Matters
Unintended acceleration or deceleration can increase the risk of a crash, posing a significant safety hazard to drivers and passengers.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit the NHTSA website at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V151000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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