NHTSA recall 02V170000
Wheels
New Flyer C40LF
Reported Jul 1, 2002356 vehicles affectedNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITEDBuilt Apr 28, 1999 – Apr 4, 2002
The defect
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 remedy
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.