WheelsRecall 02V-170 · 1999–2002 New Flyer C40lf
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED recall 02V-170 covers 356 1999–2002 New Flyer C40lf for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V170000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES, THE CUSTOM WHEEL PAINT THICKNESS WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION AND THE WHEEL PAINT TYPE CHANGES FROM A GLASS STATE TO A RUBBER STATE AROUND THE BRAKE TEMPERATURES.
The risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF WHEEL NUT TORQUE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
NEW FLYER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS, WHEEL STUDS, AND MODIFY THE FRONT AIR BRAKE CIRCUIT TO REDUCE THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE TEMPERATURE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-224-6351.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 28, 1999 to April 4, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- WHEEL RETENTION STUDSNHTSA