How many recalls does the 2026 New Flyer Xe40 have?

The 2026 New Flyer Xe40 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2026 New Flyer Xe40 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

2026 New Flyer Xe40 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2026 New Flyer Xe40 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,196 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26V151000 2026-03-13 1,196 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

Unintended acceleration or deceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2026 New Flyer Xe40 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.