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2000 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 Recall - Campaign #04V343000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALL - #04V343000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

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Vehicle 2000 FREIGHTLINER FS-65
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufactured between 9/20/1996 - 6/28/2002
Recalled on 7/12/2004
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER LLC
Owners Notified on 8/10/2004
# Affected 3,200
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Consequences A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAN REDUCE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective action 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.
Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-421.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2000 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

2000 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2000 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING

2000 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

2000 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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