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- 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.
- Risk
- If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2018-2019 Ford Transit vans that were modified by LA West Inc. with glass roof hatches may have a problem: temperature and vibration stresses can cause the tempered glass hatch to shatter.
If the glass breaks, fragments may fall onto the people inside the vehicle, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should take this seriously, especially if the van carries passengers.
The remedy is free of charge. LA West will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch lids at no cost. You can contact LA West customer service at 1-704-498-4940, and you can check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Transit | 20182019 |
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