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2001 FREIGHTLINER FS-65

4 recalls, 14 complaints

05V205000 Apr 27, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Defect Description
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 PUM... Read more
Consequence
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
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.
16,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC
04V343000 Jul 12, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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
A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAN REDUCE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
3,200 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC
02V084000 Apr 2, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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
THE VEHICLE COULD HAVE REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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 RE... Read more
16,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
01V215000 Jun 26, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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
THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POTENTIAL FIRE.
Remedy
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 SH... Read more
8,753 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

14 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL8
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY2
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Apr 14, 2006
Incident date: Mar 30, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 35 MPH, THE PEDAL WOULD NOT COMPLETELY DEPRESS. THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT AS IF IT WAS "ROCK-HARD". THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THREE YEARS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT A RECALL NOTIFICATION LETTER REGARDING THE ROTORS WAS REC... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Jul 28, 2005
Incident date: Jun 30, 2005
DT:EDTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FREIGHTLINER. CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO GET RECALL REPAIR WORK 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 ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Jul 28, 2005
Incident date: Jun 30, 2005
DT: CONTACT OWNED A 2000 FREIGHTLINER. CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO GET THE RECALL WORK DON ON FUEL SYSTEM 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 T DO FAST... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Jul 28, 2005
Incident date: Jun 30, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 FREIGHTLINER. CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO GET RECALL REPAIR WORK DON EON FUEL SYSTEM 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... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Jul 28, 2005
Incident date: Jun 30, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 FREIGHTLINER. CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO GET RECALL REPAIR WORK ON FUEL SYSTEM DONE. 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 ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Jul 28, 2005
Incident date: Jun 30, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 FREIGHTLINER. CONTACT WAS IS UNABLE TO GET RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE ON FUEL SYSTEM 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... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Jul 28, 2005
Incident date: Jun 30, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 FREIGHTLINER. HE STATED WAS UNABLE TO GET THE RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE ON FUEL SYSTEM 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... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Jul 28, 2005
Incident date: Jun 30, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 FREIGHTLINER. CONTACT STATED THAT WAS UNABLE TO GET RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE ON FUEL SYSTEM BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT PAY THE DEALERSHIP ENOUGH TO DO THE REPAIR WORK. HA D 20 OF THESE VEHICLES 2000-2001 YEAR MODELS. COULD DO THE REPAIRS THEMSELVES, BUT THEY CO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Jul 28, 2005
Incident date: Jun 30, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 FREIGHTLINER. CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO GET RECALL REPAIR WORK BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT PAY THE DEALERSHIP ENOUGH TO DO THE REPAIR WORK. DEALER HAD 20 OF THESE VEHICLES 2000-2001 MODELS. COULD DO THESE REPAIRS THEMSELVES, BUT THEY COULD NOT DO FAST ENOUGH FOR ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY Dec 15, 2003
Incident date: Dec 12, 2003
STARTER GROUND STRAP RUBBED HOLE IN STEEL BRAKE LINE LOCATED NEAR THE STARTER. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKE PRESSURE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 15, 2003
Incident date: Dec 12, 2003
STARTER GROUND STRAP RUBBED HOLE IN STEEL BRAKE LINE LOCATED NEAR THE STARTER. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKE PRESSURE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY Dec 15, 2003
Incident date: Jan 17, 2002
STARTER GROUND STRAP RUBBED HOLE IN STEEL BRAKE LINE LOCATED NEAR THE STARTER. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKE PRESSURE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 15, 2003
Incident date: Jan 17, 2002
STARTER GROUND STRAP RUBBED HOLE IN STEEL BRAKE LINE LOCATED NEAR THE STARTER. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKE PRESSURE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Jan 14, 2003
Incident date: Feb 28, 2000
CONSUMER STATED THE ROOF LEAKS AND CAUSES UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE ROOF LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS. THE WATER DROPS INTO THE INTERIOR, ONTO THE DRIVERS CLOTHES, SEAT, STEERING WHEEL, AND VISION, MAKING IT WET AND IMPAIRED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO SEEK HELP FROM THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER WITHOUT SUCCE... Read more

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER FS-65

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE02030 Opened: Mar 8, 2002 , Closed: Sep 25, 2002
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
SCHOOL BUS THROTTLE CABLE
PE02024 Opened: Feb 22, 2002 , Closed: Mar 25, 2002
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999
FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSE LEAKAGE
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FREIGHTLINER FS-65 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER FS-65 across all model years (1996, 2006).

31 Total Recalls
36 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER FS-65 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

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2005 1 1 View
2002 3 5 View
2001 (current) 4 14
2000 6 12 View
1999 7 2 View
1998 4 2 View
1997 3 0 View
1996 2 0 View

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