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MCI F3500 Recall 02V175: Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner

NHTSA campaign 02V175, reported July 12, 2002, 72 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 02V175MOTOR COACH IND., INC.
Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Problem
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.
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).

Affected vehicles

MCI F350020012002