NHTSA Recall 02V170000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V170000; Date: Jul. 1, 2002
This can result in a loss of wheel nut torque, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 New Flyer C40lf; 2000 New Flyer C40lf; 2001 New Flyer C40lf; 2002 New Flyer C40lf
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Limited
Affected Units:: 356
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 2002
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