NHTSA 19V439000 United States
Ford Transit recall: Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit
Official safety recall 19V439000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign19V439000
ComponentStructure:emergency:escape/egress/exit
Report date2019-06-11
ManufacturerLA West Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit | 2018 | United States |
| Ford Transit | 2019 | United States |
The problem
LA West Inc. (LA West) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with glass roof 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.
The official remedy
LA West will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact LA West customer service at 1-704-498-4940.