Freightliner Fs-65 School Bus Chassis
Model Fs-65 School Bus Chassis made by Freightliner got 5 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . There were some recalls concerningfuel system, diesel and steering.
Model 2003
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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V488000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | V (Vehicle) | 130 | 01/27/2004 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/04/2003 | 12/11/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain school bus, xc rv, and shuttle bus chassis manufactured between february 1 and july 18, 2003, incorrect axle steering stop bolts were installed on aac front axles. it may be possible to turn the front wheels in either direction until the tires contact or damage other steering components. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver can possibly loose control of the vehicle if the tires contact the steering components while the bus is in motion. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Freightliner will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during december 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 503-745-5219. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 09/13/2012 | 190014 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 freightliner fs-65 school bus. the contact stated that while having a state inspection the inspector found cracks on the cross member in front of the rear axle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the cross member needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 190,014. | |||
| 09/13/2012 | 190014 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 freightliner fs-65 school bus. the contact stated that while having a state inspection the inspector found cracks on the cross member in front of the rear axle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the cross member needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 190,014. pmb | |||
| 09/13/2012 | 190014 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 freightliner fs-65 school bus. while having a state inspection the inspector found cracks on the cross member in front of the rear axle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the cross member would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 190,014. da | |||