NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
New Flyer of America, Inc. - Speedometer May Fail to Illuminate/FVMSS 101
Published: May 1, 2026Recall ID: 26V279000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An unlit speedometer cannot show the vehicle's speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Speedometer May Fail to Illuminate/FVMSS 101
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Speedometer May Fail to Illuminate/FVMSS 101 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V279000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V279000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
| Defect 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." |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An unlit speedometer cannot show the vehicle's speed, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 4 |
| Report received date | 2026-05-01T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |