Recall 19V-100: 2018 New Flyer XD40, 2018 New Flyer XDE60 and 2 more
New Flyer of America Inc. recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Feb 15, 2019, covering about 172 vehicles.
The problem
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 fix
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.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | New Flyer of America Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V100000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| New Flyer XD40 | 2018 | All years |
| New Flyer XDE60 | 2018 | All years |
| New Flyer XE60 | 2019 | All years |
| New Flyer XN40 | 2018, 2019 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V-100?
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.
How is recall 19V-100 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.