Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V085000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V085000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 4,800 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT/COOLING FAN, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain school buses, misalignment of the fan drive system components can cause premature belt and pulley bearing wear.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V085000
Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc
Report Received Date: 2002-03-20T00:00:00
Subject: Freightliner/thomas built/cooling fan
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 4,800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: VON 49
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain school buses, misalignment of the fan drive system components can cause premature belt and pulley bearing wear.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-67wy-nat3-wjdw
NHTSA ID: 02V085000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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