NHTSA safety recall

Recall 23V897000 · manufacturer campaign R23-023

Vehicle Speed Control — New Flyer · reported 22 Dec 2023 · 246 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

Unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
23V897000
Manufacturer campaign
R23-023
Filed by
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Report received
22 Dec 2023
Owners notified
13 Feb 2024
Potentially affected
246

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2021 New Flyer Xe35 2022 New Flyer Xe35 2023 New Flyer Xe35 2021 New Flyer Xe40 2022 New Flyer Xe40 2023 New Flyer Xe40 2023 New Flyer Xe60

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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