2018 New Flyer XD40, 2018 New Flyer XDE60, 2019 New Flyer XE60 and 1 other model Recall: Affected vehicles are equipped with an AS-3 tempered glass panel in the…
NHTSA campaign 19V100000 · Visibility · filed Feb 15, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
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.
The risk
If the roof hatch glass shatters, glass particles could fall down onto passengers, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V100000 (manufacturer number R19-002). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.