The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V530000·Announced 2019-07-14

BYD Recalls 2019 C8M Buses Due to Glass Roof Hatch Shattering Risk

BYD is recalling 2019 C8M buses because temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof escape hatches to shatter, potentially injuring passengers.

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 structural vehicle defect where glass shattering could cause injury, but no injuries or deaths are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

BYD Coach & Bus is recalling certain 2019 C8M buses equipped with Transpec glass roof escape 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 22, 2019.

BYD has notified the affected owners, and BYD technicians will replace the glass roof hatches free of charge. Owners may contact BYD customer service at 1-661-940-3250 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BYD C8M
Brand
BYD
Manufacturer
BYD Coach & Bus
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
6

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)

  • C8M

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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