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2006 FREIGHTLINER FS-65

1 recalls, 0 complaints

07V394000 Aug 30, 2007
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
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
LOSS OF STEERING MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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.
4,850 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

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
There is no summary currently available

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.

Year Recalls Complaints
2006 (current) 1 0
2005 1 1 View
2002 3 5 View
2001 4 14 View
2000 6 12 View
1999 7 2 View
1998 4 2 View
1997 3 0 View
1996 2 0 View

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