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.
New Flyer of America – Rooftop Glass Panel May Shatter
| Report Received Date | 02/15/2019 |
| NHTSA ID | 19V100000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the roof hatch glass shatters, glass particles could fall down onto passengers, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | R19-002 |
| Potentially Affected | 172 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V100000) |
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