NHTSA Recall 02V175000: Air conditioner (equipment)
MOTOR COACH IND., INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 72 vehicles. It affects 2001–2002 Mci F3500.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V175000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER |
| Report received | July 12, 2002 |
| Owner notification | June 21, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V175000
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.