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NHTSA recall,

New Flyer 2022 XE40 Transit Buses

The speedometer may not illuminate when headlights are on, increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

New Flyer of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 XE40 transit buses because the speedometer may not illuminate when the headlights are turned on, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays." An unlit speedometer cannot show the vehicle's speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall affects 4 vehicles and was reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2026. The issue was identified in the electrical system. The buses were distributed nationwide.

New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 15, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. New Flyer will update the software, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 15, 2026. You may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 15, 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 June 15, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Is your New Flyer affected?

These models and years may be affected.

New Flyer

  • XE40 (2022)

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
26V279000
Vehicles affected
4
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer phone
1-800-241-2947

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)