Freightliner Fs-65 1996
Model Fs-65 made in 1996 by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control.
Model 1996
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 - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V343000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 09/20/1996 to 06/28/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 3200 | 08/10/2004 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 07/12/2004 | 07/12/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain school buses chassis equipped with caterpillar engines and hydraulic brakes. a braided ground strap for the starter may rub on a steel chassis brake line potentially causing a fluid leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A brake fluid leak can reduce braking effectiveness and increase the stopping distance, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace it, if necessary. the braided ground strap will be replaced with an insulated cable. the recall began on august 10, 2004. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-421.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V248000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 10/03/1996 to 12/30/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 818 | 02/17/2003 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/16/2002 | 09/17/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain school bus chassis with cummins isb engines with mechanical throttle, the throttle cable can vibrate excessively and break near the end fitting that attaches to the engine linkage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace the throttle cable with a new design. owner notification began on february 17, 2003. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-398. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||