MCI F3500 2001: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V175000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MCI | F3500 | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-06-21 | 2002-07-12 | 2002-07-22 |
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries
Component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 72
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
IN SOME INSTANCES THE ANTIFREEZE HAS COME IN CONTACT WITH PASSENGERS OR DRIVERS.
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.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
