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1995 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP ER Recall - Campaign #02V085000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1995 THOMAS BUILT BUSES 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.

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Vehicle 1995 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP ER
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
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).
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