2000 THOMAS MVP ER RECALL - #02V085000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM : FAN
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES, MISALIGNMENT OF THE FAN DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BELT AND PULLEY BEARING WEAR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 THOMAS MVP ER |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
5/13/1995 - 3/20/2001 |
| Recalled on |
3/26/2002 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/10/2002 |
| # Affected |
4,800 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES, MISALIGNMENT OF THE FAN DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BELT AND PULLEY BEARING WEAR. |
| Consequences |
IF THE SCHOOL BUS IS DISABLED BY A COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE AND IS STALLED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY TO A SCHOOL BUS OCCUPANT COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN BELT, IDLER PULLEY, AND BELT TENSIONER AND THE PULLEY'S LASER WILL BE ALIGNED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 10, 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 FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for SEATS
2000 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, LOW PRESSURE WARNING, SWITCH
2000 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2000 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2000 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for SEAT BELTS
2000 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2000 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2000 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2000 THOMAS MVP ER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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