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2002 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall - Campaign #02V170000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2002 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.

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Vehicle 2002 NEW FLYER C40LF
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
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 2002 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

2002 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL

2002 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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