Vehicle speed controlRecall 23V-897 · New Flyer vehicles
New Flyer of America, Inc. recall 23V-897 covers 246 New Flyer vehicles for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V897000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.