2001 NEW FLYER C40LF RECALL - #02V170000
RECALL FOR WHEELS
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 NEW FLYER C40LF |
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| Manufacturer |
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED |
| Manufactured between |
4/28/1999 - 4/4/2002 |
| Recalled on |
7/16/2002 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/30/2002 |
| # Affected |
356 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF WHEEL NUT TORQUE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
2001 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2001 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2001 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2001 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2001 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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