Vehicle recall 02V170000 · July 1, 2002

1999-2002 New Flyer C40LF

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
Consequence: 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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 02V170000
Reported to NHTSA: July 1, 2002
Filed by: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Owner notification: June 30, 2002
Vehicles potentially affected: 356
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Wheels

Recall 02V170000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

New Flyer C40LF (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999

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