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