Latest FREIGHTLINER FS-65 Recallshttp://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/freightliner/fs-65The latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationSat, 23 Nov 2024 09:48:33 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotive2006 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR STEERING, LINKAGESON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, IMPROPER PINCH BOLT INSTALLATION MAY RESULT IN DECOUPLING OF THE STEERING SHAFT AND A LOSS OF STEERING.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000024632000277651000000015/recall.aspxThu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT2005 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR STEERING, LINKAGESON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, IMPROPER PINCH BOLT INSTALLATION MAY RESULT IN DECOUPLING OF THE STEERING SHAFT AND A LOSS OF STEERING.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000024632000277649000000015/recall.aspxThu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT2002 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELCERTAIN 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 PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000021975000097776000000158/recall.aspxWed, 27 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT2001 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELCERTAIN 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 PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000021975000092940000000158/recall.aspxWed, 27 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT2000 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELCERTAIN 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 PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000021975000084800000000158/recall.aspxWed, 27 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT1999 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELCERTAIN 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 PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000021975000082505000000158/recall.aspxWed, 27 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT1998 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELCERTAIN 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 PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000021975000090667000000158/recall.aspxWed, 27 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT2002 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSON 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. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000021268000097776000000073/recall.aspxMon, 12 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT2001 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSON 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. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000021268000092940000000073/recall.aspxMon, 12 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT2000 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSON 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. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000021268000084800000000073/recall.aspxMon, 12 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT1999 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSON 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. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000021268000082505000000073/recall.aspxMon, 12 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT1998 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSON 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. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000021268000090667000000073/recall.aspxMon, 12 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT1997 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSON 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. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000021268000090666000000073/recall.aspxMon, 12 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT1996 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSON 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. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000021268000106386000000073/recall.aspxMon, 12 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT1998 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH CUMMINS ISB ENGINES WITH MECHANICAL THROTTLE, THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY AND BREAK NEAR THE END FITTING THAT ATTACHES TO THE ENGINE LINKAGE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000015232000090667000000294/recall.aspxMon, 16 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT1997 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH CUMMINS ISB ENGINES WITH MECHANICAL THROTTLE, THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY AND BREAK NEAR THE END FITTING THAT ATTACHES TO THE ENGINE LINKAGE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000015232000090666000000294/recall.aspxMon, 16 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT1996 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH CUMMINS ISB ENGINES WITH MECHANICAL THROTTLE, THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY AND BREAK NEAR THE END FITTING THAT ATTACHES TO THE ENGINE LINKAGE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000015232000106386000000294/recall.aspxMon, 16 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT2002 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSON 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000014852000097776000000073/recall.aspxTue, 02 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT2001 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSON 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000014852000092940000000073/recall.aspxTue, 02 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT2000 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSON 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000014852000084800000000073/recall.aspxTue, 02 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT1999 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSON 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000014852000082505000000073/recall.aspxTue, 02 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT2001 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRINGVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000013720000092940000000207/recall.aspxTue, 26 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT2000 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRINGVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000013720000084800000000207/recall.aspxTue, 26 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT1999 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLYVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, SCHOOL BUS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000012838000082505000000020/recall.aspxWed, 21 Feb 2001 00:00:00 GMT1999 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SHUTTLE BUSES, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, UTILITY VANS, AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PHASE 1, D-VERSION ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM IN THE ABS MAY NOT DETECT AN EXTREME WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP. SUCH A CONDITION COULD POSSIBLY OCCUR DURING (1) ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY OR (2) SUBSEQUENT WHEEL END SERVICE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000012573000082505000000110/recall.aspxFri, 22 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT2000 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, TRANSIT BUSES AND STEP VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 1000 OR 2400 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS. THESE TRANSMISSIONS CAN EXPERIENCE PARK PAWL TO REAR COVER INTERFERENCE DUE TO AN OUT OF FLATNESS CONDITION.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000011312000084800000000180/recall.aspxThu, 17 Aug 2000 00:00:00 GMT2000 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF ERRATIC SENSOR SIGNAL.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000011183000084800000000110/recall.aspxMon, 07 Aug 2000 00:00:00 GMT1999 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF ERRATIC SENSOR SIGNAL.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000011183000082505000000110/recall.aspxMon, 07 Aug 2000 00:00:00 GMT1998 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF ERRATIC SENSOR SIGNAL.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000011183000090667000000110/recall.aspxMon, 07 Aug 2000 00:00:00 GMT1997 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF ERRATIC SENSOR SIGNAL.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000011183000090666000000110/recall.aspxMon, 07 Aug 2000 00:00:00 GMT1999 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIRVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR AIR BRAKE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. SOME OF THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS HAD INSUFFICIENT TORQUE APPLIED TO THE GUIDE PAWL CAP SCREW.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/freightliner/fs-65/recalls/000009050000082505000000087/recall.aspxMon, 29 Mar 1999 00:00:00 GMT