Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America (Dtna) Is Recalling 633 My 2005 Through 2008 Fs65 And Fb65 School And Transit Buses Manufactured From April 12, 2004 Through September 18, 2006, Equipped With Mbe906 Engines And Allison Automatic Transmissions. Certain Hydraulic Brake Lines May Contact The Transmission Dipstick Tube As The Engine Rocks.
Make Of Vehicle
FCCC
Model Of Vehicle
FS65
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
09V114000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Continued Contact Between The Brake Line And The Dipstick Tube Could Abraid The Brake Line, Cause A Leak And Loss Of Brake Fluid, And Reduce Brake Performance, Potentially Resulting In A Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify Owners And Perform Repairs Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin On Or About June 5, 2009. Owners May Contact Dtna Toll Free At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20040412
End Of Manufacture
20060918
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
633
Date Owners Notified
20090610
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20090408
Make Campaign Number
FL-550