Ford Transit 2018: Shattered Glass Roof Hatch Risk
LA West is recalling 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles with glass roof hatches due to risk of shattering, potentially causing injury. Owners must have hatch replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
What happened, in plain English
LA West is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles that have glass roof hatches. If the glass shatters, fragments could fall on passengers and cause injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224822-ford-transit-2018-shattered-glass-roof-hatch-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224822-ford-transit-2018-shattered-glass-roof-hatch-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V439000
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“Ford Transit 2018: Shattered Glass Roof Hatch Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224822-ford-transit-2018-shattered-glass-roof-hatch-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V439000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V439000).
Why it’s dangerous
The tempered glass roof hatch can shatter due to temperature and vibration stresses. When it breaks, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles with glass roof hatches are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the hatch shatters.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018-2019 Ford Transit has a glass roof hatch. The recall covers vehicles modified by LA West to include this feature.
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What to do — step by step
Contact LA West
Reach out to LA West customer service at 1-704-498-4940 to arrange a free hatch replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
What should I do if my hatch shatters?
If the hatch shatters, stop using the vehicle until the replacement is done. Contact LA West for immediate assistance.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V439000 (November 6, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.