Freightliner School Bus
Model School Bus made by Freightliner got 6 consumer complains as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, diesel and structure.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-42-16 | 01/01/2008 | 10032687 | Freightliner: reservoir internal/external check valve. contamination in the we/secondary reservoir, p/n 12-15476-000, may cause the inline check valve to become clogged or stuck closed. this can result in insufficient air buildup. inclu | 04/28/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| SB-31-2 | 09/01/2009 | 10034225 | Freightliner: five piece (standard) bolted crossmembers are now available for field replacement of the five piece welded crossmembers that are used with steel frame rails. the bolted crossmember makes replacement easier, since it can be i | 10/27/2010 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS | |||||
| SB-32-10 | 01/01/2008 | 10032685 | Freightliner: airliner suspension air spring bag misalignment troubleshooting. freightliner airliner 10k/12k/15k/18k/21k/23k rear suspensions have single or dual leaf springs that support the bottom of the air spring. no model years listed | 04/28/2010 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM - SPRINGS/BAGS | |||||
| SB-32-10 | 09/01/2010 | 10037108 | Freightliner llc: troubleshooting for a misalignment of the suspension air springs. *rm | 05/06/2011 | |
| SB-32-10 | 09/01/2010 | 10037108 | Ready | 05/06/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-32-10 | 01/01/2008 | 10032685 | Freightliner: airliner suspension air spring bag misalignment troubleshooting. freightliner airliner 10k/12k/15k/18k/21k/23k rear suspensions have single or dual leaf springs that support the bottom of the air spring. no model years listed | 04/28/2010 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| SB-82-1 | 03/01/2009 | 10029524 | Freightliner: wipers may shut down while in low speed mode during very hard rain, snow, and ice. operator has to use high speed mode until ignition switch has cycled. model years unknown. *pe | 07/10/2009 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| SB-82-1 | 03/01/2009 | 10029524 | Freightliner: wipers may shut down while in low speed mode during very hard rain, snow, and ice. operator has to use high speed mode until ignition switch has cycled. model years unknown. *pe | 07/10/2009 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| SB-82-1 | 03/01/2009 | 10029524 | Freightliner: wipers may shut down while in low speed mode during very hard rain, snow, and ice. operator has to use high speed mode until ignition switch has cycled. model years unknown. *pe | 07/10/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 04/24/1998 | 3 | 12/12/1997 | |
| Throttle cable for a 1997 freightliner, fs65 school bus has snapped approximately three times, leaving vehicle inoperable until repairs could be made. repairs have been performed by both dealership and school district mechanics. incident dates included 04/xx/1998/05/25/2001, and 10/13/2001. please provide any additional information / attachments. *note: parts available for inspection.*ak work history attached, also tires were replaced,heater booster was replaced,also wiper arm was adjusted. *tt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/31/2001 | 6 | 12/12/1997 | |
| Throttle cable in a 1997, freightliner, fs65 school bus has snapped six times during operation of vehicle. both, dealer and school district mechanics, have made repairs to correct the problem, which continued to occur. incident dates included 10/13/2000/11/29/2000/01/31/2001/02/22/2001/07/11/2001, and 08/15/2001. *note: parts available for inspection. *ak. also head light was replaced,knob on air door control valve was replaced*et | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 04/24/1998 | 3 | 12/12/1997 | |
| Throttle cable for a 1997 freightliner, fs65 school bus has snapped approximately three times, leaving vehicle inoperable until repairs could be made. repairs have been performed by both dealership and school district mechanics. incident dates included 04/xx/1998/05/25/2001, and 10/13/2001. please provide any additional information / attachments. *note: parts available for inspection.*ak work history attached, also tires were replaced,heater booster was replaced,also wiper arm was adjusted. *tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
| 04/24/1998 | 3 | 12/12/1997 | |
| Throttle cable for a 1997 freightliner, fs65 school bus has snapped approximately three times, leaving vehicle inoperable until repairs could be made. repairs have been performed by both dealership and school district mechanics. incident dates included 04/xx/1998/05/25/2001, and 10/13/2001. please provide any additional information / attachments. *note: parts available for inspection.*ak work history attached, also tires were replaced,heater booster was replaced,also wiper arm was adjusted. *tt | |||
| 01/31/2001 | 6 | 12/12/1997 | |
| Throttle cable in a 1997, freightliner, fs65 school bus has snapped six times during operation of vehicle. both, dealer and school district mechanics, have made repairs to correct the problem, which continued to occur. incident dates included 10/13/2000/11/29/2000/01/31/2001/02/22/2001/07/11/2001, and 08/15/2001. *note: parts available for inspection. *ak. also head light was replaced,knob on air door control valve was replaced*et | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 04/24/1998 | 3 | 12/12/1997 | |
| Throttle cable for a 1997 freightliner, fs65 school bus has snapped approximately three times, leaving vehicle inoperable until repairs could be made. repairs have been performed by both dealership and school district mechanics. incident dates included 04/xx/1998/05/25/2001, and 10/13/2001. please provide any additional information / attachments. *note: parts available for inspection.*ak work history attached, also tires were replaced,heater booster was replaced,also wiper arm was adjusted. *tt | |||