NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 BYD C8M Recalls & Complaints
The 2019 BYD C8M has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2019 BYD C8M. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BYD dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 BYD C8M. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Roof Hatch Glass may Shatter
NHTSA #19V530000 · Structure — Emergency — Escape/Egress/Exit · NHTSA notice
Reported July 14, 2019 · BYD Coach & Bus
Potentially affected: 6 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified July 22, 2019 · Vehicles built January 1, 2019 – April 1, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BYD Coach & Bus (BYD) is recalling certain 2019 C8M buses equipped with Transpec glass roof escape 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.
Manufacturer remedy
BYD has notified the affected owners, and BYD technicians will replace the glass roof hatches, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2019. Owners may contact BYD customer service at 1-661-940-3250.
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.
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