Freightliner Fs-65 1997
Model Fs-65 made in 1997 by Freightliner got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1997
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, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V232002 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 02/13/1998 to 08/03/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 35405 | 08/29/2000 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/07/2000 | 08/09/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the abs ecu. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began august 29, 2000, to school buses and emergency vehicle customers. owners of the remaining population were sent letters on september 9, 2000. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE02030 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/08/2002 | 09/25/2002 | SCHOOL BUS THROTTLE CABLE | 02V248000 | |
| Allege that the throttle linkages have had various separations resulting in a loss of engine throttle control | ||||||