BYD C8M 2019: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V530000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BYD | C8M | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-07-22 | 2019-07-14 | 2019-07-15 |
Production Dates: 2019-01-01 - 2019-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: BYD Coach & Bus
Component: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
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.
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.
