Freightliner Fb-65 2004
Model Fb-65 made in 2004 by Freightliner got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 2004
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V426000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 01/24/2004 to 06/15/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 1630 | 01/20/2006 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/20/2005 | 09/26/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain freightliner custom chassis fs-65 school bus chassis and fb-65 shuttle bus chassis equipped with caterpillar c7 engines and revised cooling packages and manufactured between january 24, 2004, and june 15, 2005. the front hydraulic line may rub through on a radiator tube, possibly resulting in the loss of brake fluid to the front brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The defect may cause the loss of front brakes, resulting in extended stopping distances and possibly a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Freightliner and thomas built will notify its customers and will inspect and secure the brake line to provide more clearance free of charge. the recall began on january 20, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||