NHTSA Recall 02V085000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V085000; Date: Mar. 20, 2002
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Thomas Mvp Er; 1997 Thomas Mvp Er; 1998 Thomas Mvp Er; 1999 Thomas Mvp Er; 2000 Thomas Mvp Er; 2001 Thomas Mvp Er; 1995 Thomas Built Buses Mvp Er
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 4,800
Recall Summary:
On certain school buses, misalignment of the fan drive system components can cause premature belt and pulley bearing wear.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 10, 2002
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