New Flyer recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2021 XE40, 2019-2021 XE35, 2018-2021 XE60, 2016-2019 XHE40, and 2015 XHE60 vehicles. Firmware errors in the inverters may cause the electric drive system to shutdown.
What could happen
A sudden loss of power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will update firmware software, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R21-005.
Vehicles covered
- New Flyer Xe35 2019–2021
- New Flyer Xe40 2013–2021
- New Flyer Xe60 2018–2021
- New Flyer Xhe40 2016–2019
- New Flyer Xhe60 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V244000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- New Flyer Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 7, 2021
- Owners notified
- Apr 19, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 227
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Inverter
- Maker's own recall number
- R21-005
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.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- New Flyer recall: Electrical system Oct 5, 2026
- New Flyer recall: Electrical system Mar 13, 2026
- New Flyer recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Dec 19, 2025
- New Flyer recall: Electrical system Sep 19, 2025
- New Flyer recall: Electrical system Aug 29, 2025
- New Flyer recall: Electrical system Jan 31, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.