2001–2002 MCI F3500 Recall: ON CERTAIN COACHES EQUIPPED WITH ROOF-MOUNTED THERMO KING HVAC UNITS, SOME…
NHTSA campaign 02V175000 · Equipment · filed Jul 12, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
IN SOME INSTANCES THE ANTIFREEZE HAS COME IN CONTACT WITH PASSENGERS OR DRIVERS.
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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).
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V175000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.