Emergency: escape/egress/exitRecall 19V-439 · 2018–2019 Ford Transit
LA West Inc. recall 19V-439 covers 15 2018–2019 Ford Transit for a emergency: escape/egress/exit problem, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 33% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V439000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The risk
If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
33%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2018 to April 1, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.