Recall 05V-207: 2000–2003 Freightliner Freightliner, 2000–2003 Thomas MVP and 1 more
FREIGHTLINER LLC recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Apr 27, 2005, covering about 248 vehicles.
The problem
Certain my 2000-2003 freightliner, thomas mvp school bus and western stars trucks manufactured between november 19, 2000, and march 30, 2005, and equipped with webasto coolant heaters, model dbw 2010, assembled with webasto burner tubes, p/n 303046/26533a. The stainless steel burner tube is made out of a material that is not to specification and could fail prematurely.
The risk
Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
The fix
Thomas built will notify its customers and replace the subject burner tubes with new certified burner tubes at no cost to the owner. The recall began on november 16, 2005. Owners may contact thomas built customer support office at 1-336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner/thomas built recall no. Fl-449.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V207000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Freightliner | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Thomas MVP | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Western Star Western Star | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | 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 05V-207?
Certain my 2000-2003 freightliner, thomas mvp school bus and western stars trucks manufactured between november 19, 2000, and march 30, 2005, and equipped with webasto coolant heaters, model dbw 2010, assembled with webasto burner tubes, p/n 303046/26533a. The stainless steel burner tube is made out of a material that is not to specification and could fail prematurely.
How is recall 05V-207 fixed?
Thomas built will notify its customers and replace the subject burner tubes with new certified burner tubes at no cost to the owner. The recall began on november 16, 2005. Owners may contact thomas built customer support office at 1-336-889-4871 or 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.