New Flyer XD40, XDE60, XE60 and others: Sun/moon roof assembly

Date

Feb. 15, 2019

Filed by

New Flyer of America Inc.

Vehicles

New Flyer XD40 (2018); New Flyer XDE60 (2018); New Flyer XE60 (2019); New Flyer XN40 (2018, 2019)

Component

Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Description of 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.

Potentially affected

172

What can happen

If the roof hatch glass shatters, glass particles could fall down onto passengers, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

March 6, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

R19-002

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V100000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.