Freightliner Fs-65 2006
Model Fs-65 made in 2006 by Freightliner got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 2006
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 09/09/2010 | |||
| Tl. the contact was driving a p800 (n/a) (year and model is unknown) provided by the ups. the stated while driving the contact smelled fumes and started feeling head pains. the contact stopped driving the vehicle and went to the doctor. the doctor discover the contact had carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of the fumes from the vehicle and was immediately rushed to the hospital. the contact stated ups refuses to repair the vehicle that they provide to the workers. the contact stated the vehicles are unsafe and should be off road. the failure mileage is unknown. jo | |||