Recall 02V-085: 1996–2001 Thomas MVP ER, 1995 Thomas Built Buses MVP ER
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Mar 20, 2002, covering about 4,800 vehicles.
The problem
On certain school buses, misalignment of the fan drive system components can cause premature belt and pulley bearing wear.
The risk
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.
The 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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 02V085000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas MVP ER | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses MVP ER | 1995 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 02V-085?
On certain school buses, misalignment of the fan drive system components can cause premature belt and pulley bearing wear.
How is recall 02V-085 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.