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2017 New Flyer XHE40 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2017 New Flyer XHE40 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized New Flyer dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 New Flyer XHE40. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER

NHTSA #21V244000

Reported April 7, 2021 · New Flyer of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 227 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A sudden loss of power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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 New Flyer XHE40 model years

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