Freightliner Fs-65 2002
Model Fs-65 made in 2002 by Freightliner got 16 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, other, structure and suspension. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, diesel, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2002
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 01/07/2005 | 55028 | 20 | 02/20/2002 |
| Roseau school district operates a fleet of 26 buses covering approx. 1000 square miles in area. in 1999 roseau schools began purchasing buses with the cummins isb engines (an all electronic engine replacing the older b engines). the district now has 8 units with this particular engine. the district has been experiencing too many problems with sensors, check engine lights coming on and power derating when operating these engines. a common problem is lift pump failure causing retoactive failure to the injection pump (cummins name for the injection pump is the vp44 pump). when pump failure occurs a number of things may happen - either the engine may go into the limp mode which will let the engine still run but under restricted power, the engine may lose power and within seconds return to full power or the engine may just stop and not restart. in the school busing industry any of these type of failures could present itself as a serious safety hazard from the bus slowing down and being rearended by another vehicle, the loss of power when braking or turning causing loss of brakes or power steering, the loss of power causing stalling of the unit in an intersection or worse yet when going across a railroad intersection. in our situation in northern minnesota we are sometimes running in sub-zero temperatures (this past week as cold as -40 degrees below 0). a stranded school bus of kids in those temperatures could create real problems. the list goes on and on of what may happen or in some cases has already happened. others are having similar problems.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 172982 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 freightliner fs65 school bus. the contact stated that the cross member frame was crack. the contact mentioned that the failure was found after a routine maintenance was completed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who offered to pay for the parts needed for the repairs. the vehicle was not repair. the failure mileage was 172,982. | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 71525 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 freightliner fs65 school bus. the contact stated that after completing a routine maintenance on the vehicle they noticed that the cross member frame was crack. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated they will reimburse for the parts but not for the labor. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 71,525. | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 129210 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 freight-liner fs65 school bus. the contact stated that after having routing maintenance done on the vehicle, he was notified that the cross member frame had developed a crack. the manufacturer was notified who stated that they would reimburse for the parts but not for the labor. the vehicle was not repair. the failure mileage was 129,210. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 172982 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 freightliner fs65 school bus. the contact stated that the cross member frame was crack. the contact mentioned that the failure was found after a routine maintenance was completed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who offered to pay for the parts needed for the repairs. the vehicle was not repair. the failure mileage was 172,982. pmb | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 71525 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 freightliner fs65 school bus. the contact stated that after completing a routine maintenance on the vehicle they noticed that the cross member frame was crack. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated they will reimburse for the parts but not for the labor. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 71,525. pmb | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 129210 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 freight-liner fs65 school bus. the contact stated that after having routing maintenance done on the vehicle, he was notified that the cross member frame had developed a crack. the manufacturer was notified who stated that they would reimburse for the parts but not for the labor. the vehicle was not repair. the failure mileage was 129,210. pmb | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 172982 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 freightliner fs65 school bus. the contact stated the cross member frame was crack. this was found after a routine maintenance was completed. the manufacturer was notified who stated they will rreimburse for the parts but not for the labor. the vehicle was not repair. the failure mileage was 172,982. mw | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 71525 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 freightliner fs65 school bus. the contact stated after completing a routine maintenance they notice the cross member frame was crack. the manufacturer was notified who stated they will reimburse for the parts but not for the labor. the vehicle was not repaired for this failure. the failure mileage was 71,525. mw | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 129210 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 freight-liner fs65 school bus. the contact stated the cross member frame was crack. this was found after a routine maintenance was completed. the manufacturer was notified who stated they will reimburse for the parts but not for the labor. the vehicle was not repair. the failure mileage was 129,210. mw | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN | BECKER | 55308 | SUPERIOR TRANSIT SALES, INC | 763-261-4131 |