Freightliner Fb-65 (2004) – 05V426000

Defect Description For Recall

Certain Freightliner Custom Chassis FS-65 School Bus Chassis And Fb-65 Shuttle Bus Chassis Equipped With Caterpillar C7 Engines And Revised Cooling Packages And Manufactured Between January 24, 2004, And June 15, 2005. The Front Hydraulic Line May Rub Through On A Radiator Tube, Possibly Resulting In The Loss Of Brake Fluid To The Front Brakes.

Make Of Vehicle

FREIGHTLINER

Model Of Vehicle

FB-65

Year

2004

Recall Campaign Number

05V426000

Component Description

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Effect Of Defect

The Defect May Cause The Loss Of Front Brakes, Resulting In Extended Stopping Distances And Possibly A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

Freightliner And Thomas Built Will Notify Its Customers And Will Inspect And Secure The Brake Line To Provide More Clearance Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 20, 2006. Owners May Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20040124

End Of Manufacture

20050615

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1630

Date Owners Notified

20060120

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Date Report Received

20050920

Make Campaign Number

FL-455

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard