NHTSA Recall 02V085000: Fan (engine and engine cooling)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,800 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Thomas Built Buses Mvp ER.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V085000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VON 49 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › FAN |
| Report received | March 20, 2002 |
| Owner notification | June 10, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain school buses, misalignment of the fan drive system components can cause premature belt and pulley bearing wear.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V085000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Mvp ER | 1995 |
| Thomas Mvp ER | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.