Roof hatch glass may shatter
Defect Summary
Specialty manufacturing co. (specialty) is recalling certain transpec t287x series glass roof hatches. temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.
Safety Consequence
If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Specialty will notify the affected bus manufacturers, and dealers for those companies will replace the hatch lids, free of charge. the recall began may 5, 2019. owners may contact specialty customer service at 1-800-951-7867.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Safe Fleet or involving Structure.
FAQ: Recall 19E017000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 19E017000?
NHTSA recall 19E017000 was issued by Safe Fleet on February 27, 2019. It addresses: Roof hatch glass may shatter. The recall affects approximately 348 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Safe Fleet dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19E017000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.