Freightliner Fb-65 2005
Model Fb-65 made in 2005 by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, steering.
Model 2005
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 | |||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V394000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 01/01/2005 to 08/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 4850 | 10/16/2007 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/30/2007 | 08/30/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain school bus and motor home chassis, improper pinch bolt installation may result in decoupling of the steering shaft and a loss of steering. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of steering may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and ensure that the steering shaft pinch bolts are properly installed. improperly installed pinch bolts will be torqued to the correct specification. the recall began on october 16, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no.fl-511.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||