United States2022 XE40 transit buses (four potentially affected units identified under NHTSA campaign 26V279000) are included in the recall. The speedometer may not illuminate when the headlights are turned on, causing noncompliance with FMVSS 101 and increasing the risk of a crash. New Flyer will update the software free of charge; owner letters are expected to be mailed June 15, 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 2022 XE40 transit buses. The speedometer may not illuminate when the headlights are turned on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V279000
The hazard
An unlit speedometer cannot show the vehicle's speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 15, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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