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NHTSA recall 26V279000 · May 1, 2026

New Flyer of America, Inc.: Speedometer May Fail to Illuminate/FVMSS 101

Product

2022 XE40 transit buses

Hazard

An unlit speedometer cannot show the vehicle's speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

New Flyer will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 15, 2026. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

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Recall details

Summary
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2022 XE40 transit buses. The speedometer may not illuminate when the headlights are turned on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall type
Vehicle
Potentially affected
4

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.

Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.

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