Defect Description For Recall
On Certain School Buses, Misalignment Of The Fan Drive System Components Can Cause Premature Belt And Pulley Bearing Wear.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
MVP ER
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
02V085000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19950513
End Of Manufacture
20010320
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4800
Date Owners Notified
20020610
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020320
Make Campaign Number
VON 49