The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V439000·Announced 2019-06-11

Ford Transit Recall: Modified Glass Roof Hatches May Shatter

LA West is recalling 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles with modified glass roof hatches that may shatter due to stress, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

LA West Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles that were modified to be equipped with glass roof hatches. The recall addresses a defect where 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 recall began on July 11, 2019.

LA West will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch lids free of charge. Owners may contact LA West customer service at 1-704-498-4940 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD TRANSIT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
LA West Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
15

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRANSIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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