Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V170000 Reported July 1, 2002

New flyer/wheels

Q: What is recall 02V170000?

NHTSA recall 02V170000 was issued by New Flyer Of America, Inc. on July 1, 2002. It addresses: New flyer/wheels. The recall affects approximately 356 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

New Flyer Of America, Inc. · N/A · 356 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V170000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

New Flyer Of America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

356

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 1, 2002

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized New Flyer Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 02V170000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02V170000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V170000?

NHTSA recall 02V170000 was issued by New Flyer Of America, Inc. on July 1, 2002. It addresses: New flyer/wheels. The recall affects approximately 356 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized New Flyer Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V170000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.