New Flyer Transit Bus Accelera ELFA 3 Control System
New Flyer is recalling XE35, XE40, XE60, XHE40, and XHE60 transit buses with Accelera ELFA 3 control systems over unintended acceleration/deceleration risk.
Contact New Flyer of America, Inc. for a software update to the Accelera ELFA 3 control system. Do not operate the affected bus until the update is applied.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 1,196
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- April 30, 2026
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-241-2947
Why it was recalled
New Flyer is recalling certain 2021–2026 XE35, XE40, XE60, XHE40, and XHE60 transit buses equipped with Accelera ELFA 3 control systems V1 and V2 due to an inverter software error that may cause unintended acceleration or deceleration, increasing crash risk.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
NEW FLYER XE60 (2021-2026), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Other recent recalls from New Flyer of America, Inc.
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-04-27 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification