Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Coaches Equipped With Roof-Mounted Thermo King Hvac Units, Some Heater Hoses Supplying The Hvac Unit Have Experienced Leaks That Have Released Antifreeze Into The Interior Cable Of The Coach.
Make Of Vehicle
MCI
Model Of Vehicle
F3500
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V175000
Component Description
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
Effect Of Defect
In Some Instances The Antifreeze Has Come In Contact With Passengers Or Drivers.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install New Hoses, Copper Tubing, Fittings, And Non-Adjustable By-Pass Valves. Owner Notification Began On June 21, 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 MCI At 1-800-241-2947.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Motor Coach Ind., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
72
Date Owners Notified
20020621
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Date Report Received
20020712