NEW FLYER XE60 2019: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V100000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | XE60 | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-02-15 | 2019-02-21 |
Production Dates: 2018-10-31 - 2018-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: New Flyer of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R19-002
Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 172
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the roof hatch glass shatters, glass particles could fall down onto passengers, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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.
