NEW FLYER XE40 2021: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V897000

Make Model Year
NEW FLYER XE40 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-02-13 2023-12-22 2023-12-27

Manufacturers Involved: New Flyer of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R23-023

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 246

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

New Flyer of America, Inc. "New Flyer" is recalling certain 2021-2023 XE35, XE40 and 2023 XE60 battery electric transit buses. Due to a software error, unintended acceleration may occur during certain conditions.

Consequence

Unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2024. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-800-241-2947. New Flyer's number for this recall is R23-023.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.