NHTSA recall,
New Flyer XD40 (2026), New Flyer XDE40 (2015-2016), New Flyer XDE60 (2015-2018), and 6 more
The instrument panel indicator light may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights are on, and the driver may fail to turn off the exterior lights.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
New Flyer of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2027 New Flyer XE40 buses because the instrument panel indicator light may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights are on and the master run switch is in the 'Off' position. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, 'Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.' Without the illuminated reminder, the driver may fail to turn off the exterior lights when no longer needed.
The recall affects 693 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2026. New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- New Flyer will update the software, free of charge.
- Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. You may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
- Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Is your New Flyer affected?
9 models
These models and years may be affected.
- XD40, model years
- XDE40, model years
- XDE60, model years
- XE35, model years
- XE40, model years
- XE60, model years
- XHE40, model years
- XHE60, model years
- XN60, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer of America, Inc.
- Component
- Electrical system defect
- Campaign
- 26V644000
- Vehicles affected
- 693
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters expected
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-241-2947
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Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
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