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NEW FLYER XE40, XE60, XHE40, XHE60 — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-03-13

New Flyer bus software problem causes inverter malfunction, leading to unexpected acceleration

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-13
Manufacturer	NEW FLYER
Models affected	XE40, XE60, XHE40, XHE60
Model year	2022 2024 2025 2026, 2024 2025 2026, 2024
Units affected	392
Defect	Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the inverter not to work properly. If this happens, the bus could accelerate unexpectedly or there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels._x000D_ Note: This recall only affects certain electric transit buses equipped with a V1 or V2 Accelera_x000D_ A bus that accelerates suddenly and/or a loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Component	High Voltage
Remedy	New Flyer will notify owners by email and provide you with instructions for how to update the inverter software. Alternatively, you may contact New Flyer to arrange for a service technician to complete the repairs.
Recall number	2026-118
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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