2002 Mci F3500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2002 Mci F3500. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2002 Mci F3500. Newest first.
On certain motor coaches where the steering arm idler bracket mounting IS attached to the underside of the frame, the frame structure can crack and the idler plate can separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could lead to loss of steering control and a crash without warning.
Remedy
Mci will add reinforcement gussets in order to reduce the stress where cracking can occur, and will repair the existing components in the affected units as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on august 7, 2007. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.
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 and remedy
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10038824Motor coach indudstries: information on replacing the coolant pump that may have a problem.
- 10038195Motor coach industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There may be a harsh downshift, rpm flare, or the transmission may lock.
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