2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 RECALL - #07V234000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CERTAIN MY 2006 AND 2007 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 SCHOOL AND SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINES AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE P/NO A12-21572-000. THE FRONT BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SECURED ALLOWING THE BRAKE LINE TO CONTACT THE ENGINE COOLANT PLUMBING COMPONENTS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
8/11/2005 - 8/3/2006 |
| Recalled on |
6/8/2007 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
7/12/2007 |
| # Affected |
431 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
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| Description |
CERTAIN MY 2006 AND 2007 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 SCHOOL AND SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINES AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE P/NO A12-21572-000. THE FRONT BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SECURED ALLOWING THE BRAKE LINE TO CONTACT THE ENGINE COOLANT PLUMBING COMPONENTS. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871 OR CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-497.CUSTOMERS MAY 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. |
| See also |
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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