Vehicle recall 02V175000 · July 12, 2002
2001-2002 MCI F3500
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- In some instances the antifreeze has come in contact with passengers or drivers.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V175000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 12, 2002
- Filed by
- MOTOR COACH IND., INC.
- Owner notification
- June 21, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 72
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
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