Freightliner Fs-65 2000
Model Fs-65 made in 2000 by Freightliner got 12 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, diesel. . The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, diesel and power train.
Model 2000
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V215000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 06/01/2000 to 04/25/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 8753 | 10/09/2001 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 06/26/2001 | 07/02/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: bus chassis vehicles. an electrical pass-through connector may not fit in the firewall mounting hole correctly, resulting in the connector dislodging and an electrical terminal contacting the firewall. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause an electrical short and potential fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect vehicles for proper mounting of the electrical pass through and correct if necessary. owner notification began october 9, 2001. 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 | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V205000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 12/01/1997 to 01/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 16000 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/27/2005 | 05/06/2005 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 1998-2003 my freightliner fs-65 school bus chassis and mb-45, mb-55, and xb shuttle bus chassis, and thomas built bus: mvp-er and mvp-ef school bus and non-school bus models equipped with cummins isb diesel engines and equipped with federal-mogal 12 and 24 volt fuel lift pumps. the fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cummins will notify the customers of freightliner and thomas built and replace the fuel lift pump free of charge. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also 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. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V229001 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 04/19/2000 to 07/18/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 594 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/17/2000 | 08/23/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, shuttle buses, transit buses and step vans equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. these transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause non-engagement of the park pawl when the transmission shift selector is moved to the park position, resulting in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Allison transmission is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will remove the transmission from the vehicle, replace the park pawl, and reinstall the transmission in the vehicle. owner notification is expected to begin during september 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 allison at 1-800-252-5283 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V084000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 02/24/1999 to 03/03/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 16000 | 04/29/2002 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/02/2002 | 04/23/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain school buses, the brake hoses from the chassis to front brake chambers could develop leaks due to the hose routing that could overstress the hose during sharp turns. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vehicle could have reduced braking capacity, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for improper routing. if improper routing is found, dealers will replace and correct the hose routing. owner notification began april 29, 2002. 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 | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE02024 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/22/2002 | 03/25/2002 | FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSE LEAKAGE | 02V084000 | |
| Alleged that the front brake air hoses are leaking air during brake application | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 1 | 12/11/1999 | |
| Dt: the contact owned a 2000 freightliner. contact was unable to get the recall repair work work on fuel system done because the manufacturer will not pay the dealership enough to do the repair work. had 20 of these vehicles, 2000-2001 year models. could do the repairs themselves, but they could not do do fast enough for the vehicles to be done before school started. the dealer will not let any other person help him to get the repair work done. the company was community bus services.*ak | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 1 | 12/11/1999 | |
| Dt: the contact owned a 2000 freightliner. contact was unable to get the recall repair worl on fuel system done because the manufacturer will not pay the dealership enough to do the repair work. had 20 of these vehicles, 2000-2001 year models. could do the repairs themselves, but they could not do fast enough for the vehicles to be done before school started. the dealer will not let any other person help him to get the repair work done. the company was community bus services.*ak | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 1 | 12/11/1999 | |
| Dt: the contact owned a 2000 freightliner. contact wa s unable to get the recall repair work on fuel system done because the manufacturer will not pay the dealership enough to do the repair work. had 20 of these vehicles, 2000-2001 year models. could do the repairs themselves, but they could not do fast enough for the vehicles to be done before school started. the dealer will not let any other person help him to get the repair work done. the company was community bus services.*ak | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 1 | 12/11/1999 | |
| Dt: the contact owned a 2000 freightliner. contact was unable to get the recall repair work on fuel system done because the manufacturer will not pay the dealership enough to do the repair work. had 20 of these vehicles, 2000-2001 year models. could do the repairs themselves, but they could not do fast enough for the vehicles to be done before school started. the dealer will not let any other person help him to get the repair work done. the company was community bus services. *ak | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 1 | 12/11/1999 | |
| Dt: the contact owned a 2000 freightliner. contact was unable to get the recall repair work on fuel system done because the manufacturer will not pay the dealership enough to do the repair work. ha 20 of these vehicles ,2000-2001 year models. could do the repairs themselves, but they could not do fast enough for the vehicles to be done before school started. the dealer will not let any other person help him to get the repair work done. the company was community bus services.*ak | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 1 | 12/11/1999 | |
| Dt: the contact owned a 2000 freightliner. contact was unable to get the recall repair work on fuel system done because the manufacturer will not pay the dealership enough to do the repair work. had 20 of these vehicles, 2000-2001 year models. could do the repairs themselves, but they could not do fast enough for the vehicles to be done before school started. the dealer will not let any other person help him to get the repair work done. the company was community bus services.*ak | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 1 | 12/11/1999 | |
| Dt: the contact owned a 2000 freightliner. contact was unable to get the recall repair work on fuel system done because the manufacturer will not pay the dealership enough to do the repair work. had 20 of these vehicles, 2000-2001 year models. could do the repairs themselves, but they could not do fast enough for the vehicles to be done before school started. the dealer will not let any other person help him to get the repair work done. the company was community bus services.*ak | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 1 | 12/11/1999 | |
| Dt: the contact owned a 2000 freightliner. contact unable to get the recall repair work on fuel system done because the manufacturer will not pay the dealership enough to do the repair work. had 20 of these vehicles, 2000-2001 year models. could do the repairs themselves, but they could not do fast enough for the vehicles to be done before school started. the dealer will not let any other person help him to get the repair work done. the company was community bus services.*ak | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 1 | 12/11/1999 | |
| Dt: the contact owned a 2000 freightliner. contact was unable to get the recall repair work on fuel system done because the manufacturer will not pay the dealership enough to do the repair work. had 20 of these vehicles, 2000-2001 year models. could do the repairs themselves, but they could not do fast enough for the vehicle to be done before school started. the dealer will not let any other person help him to get the repair work done. the company was community bus services.*ak | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 1 | 12/11/1999 | |
| Dt: the contact owned a 2000 freightliner. contact was unable to get the recall repair work in fuel system done because the manufacturer will not pay the dealership enough to do the repair work. had 20 of these vehicles, 2000-2001 year models. could do the repairs themselves, but they could not do fast enough for the vehicles to be done before school started. . the dealer will not let any other person help him to get the repair work done. the company was community bus services.*ak | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 1 | 12/11/1999 | |
| Dt: the contact owned a 2000 freightliner. contact was unable to get the recall repair work on fuel system done because the manufacturee will not pay the dealership enough to do the repair work. had 20 of these vehicles, 2000-2001 year models. could do the repairs themselves, but they could not do fast enough for the vehicles to be done before school started. the dealer will not let any other person help him to get the repair work done. the company was community bus services.*ak | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 1 | 12/11/1999 | |
| Dt: the contact owned a 2000 and 2001 freightliners. contact was unable to get the recall repair work on fuel system done because the manufacturer will not pay the dealership enough to do the repair work. had 20 of these vehicles, 2000-2001 year models. could do do the repairs themselves, but they could not do fast enough for the vehicles to be done before school started. the dealer will not let any other person help him to get the repair work done. the company wascommunity bus services. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH | CANFIELD | THOMAS BUILT | ||
| PA | PITTSBURG | BLUEBIRD | ||
| PA | PITTSBURG | BLUE BIRD |