NHTSA recall 19V530000
Structure › Emergency › Escape/egress/exit
BYD C8M
Reported Jul 14, 20196 vehicles affectedBYD Coach & BusBuilt Jan 1, 2019 – Apr 1, 2019
The defect
BYD Coach & Bus (BYD) is recalling certain 2019 C8M buses equipped with Transpec glass roof escape hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.
The risk
If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
The remedy
BYD has notified the affected owners, and BYD technicians will replace the glass roof hatches, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2019. Owners may contact BYD customer service at 1-661-940-3250.