NHTSA recall 19V100000
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
New Flyer XD40 and 3 more
Reported Feb 15, 2019172 vehicles affectedNew Flyer of America Inc.Maker’s number R19-002Built Apr 10, 2018 – Apr 27, 2018
The defect
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2018 XDE60 and XD40, 2018-2019 XN40, and 2019 XE60 heavy duty urban transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with an AS-3 tempered glass panel in the rooftop emergency escape hatch that may shatter in extreme cold temperatures.
The risk
If the roof hatch glass shatters, glass particles could fall down onto passengers, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tempered glass panel, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2019. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R19-002.