2021-2025 XE35 and other models recall: Software error may cause unintended acceleration or deceleration

Published March 13, 2026 by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Crash risk

Certain 2021–2025 XE35, 2021–2026 XE40, 2023–2025 XE60, 2023–2026 XHE40, and 2024–2026 XHE60 New Flyer transit buses equipped with Accelera ELFA 3 control systems V1 and V2 are affected. An inverter software error may cause unintended acceleration or deceleration, increasing crash risk; New Flyer will update the inverter software free of charge, owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026, and owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

What's being recalled

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.

How to identify it

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The hazard

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

What to do

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.

The official notice

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