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NHTSA ID Number: 11021606

Manufacturer Communication Number: IK0900157

TSB/Document Date: 2025-08-06


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Title: Fan belt replacement guidelines for frayed edges Applies To: All Models


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TSB/Document ID: IK0900157

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MFR Communication Date: 2025-07-17

MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version: IK0900157

Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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Title : Fan belt replacement guidelines for frayed edges
Applies To : All Models

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07/17/2025 - Initial Article Release

DESCRIPTION
This document provides guidance on when belt replacement is necessary due to frayed cords, helping users distinguish between normal
manufacturing characteristics and abnormal wear. Belts made with Aramid (Kevlar) cords may appear fuzzy or frayed due to the manufacturing
process, while Polyester cord belts typically have cleaner edges. Minor fraying is often normal and does not require replacement. However,
pronounced or uneven fraying—especially from pulley misalignment or wear—may indicate a problem. This document aims to prevent
unnecessary belt replacements caused by misinterpreting normal belt appearance.

SYMPTOM(s)
Customer Observations or Concerns:
Frayed belt.

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DIAGNOSTIC STEP(s)

To prevent personal injury and / or death, always wear safe eye protection
when performing vehicle maintenance.

To prevent property damage, personal injury, and / or death, park the vehicle on a hard,
flat surface, turn the engine off, set the parking brake, and install wheel chocks to prevent
the vehicle from moving in either direction.

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Decision

DIAGNOSTIC: If the belt is frayed, determine if this is considered normal, view Yes. No Action needed
the illustrations in Figures 1 & 2.
Is the condition considered acceptable, YES/NO?

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No. Continue diagnostics to determine the
root cause of the belt failure.

Figure #1 : Acceptance Criteria
Acceptable belt vs an unacceptable frayed belt

Figure # 2: Aramid vs Polyester

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranty Claim Coding:
Refer to the Warranty Coding Manual for Group and Noun Codes.

Standard Repair Time(s):
Refer to the SRT Manual for Repair Times

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