NHTSA Recall 02V170000: Wheels
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 356 vehicles. It affects 1999–2002 New Flyer C40LF.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V170000 |
|---|---|
| Component | WHEELS |
| Report received | July 1, 2002 |
| Owner notification | June 30, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
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.
Safety risk
This can result in a loss of wheel nut torque, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V170000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.