Freightliner/thomas built/cooling fan
Defect Summary
On certain school buses, misalignment of the fan drive system components can cause premature belt and pulley bearing wear.
Safety Consequence
If the school bus is disabled by a cooling system failure and is stalled on the side of the road, an increased risk of a crash resulting in injury to a school bus occupant could occur.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fan belt, idler pulley, and belt tensioner and the pulley's laser will be aligned. owner notification began june 10, 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Freightliner Llc or involving Engine And Engine Cooling.
FAQ: Recall 02V085000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 02V085000?
NHTSA recall 02V085000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on March 20, 2002. It addresses: Freightliner/thomas built/cooling fan. The recall affects approximately 4,800 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V085000 or the manufacturer campaign number VON 49. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.