NHTSA recall 05V426000
Service brakes, hydraulic
Freightliner FB-65 and 1 more
Reported Sep 20, 20051,630 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-455Built Jan 24, 2004 – Jun 15, 2005
The defect
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.
The risk
The defect may cause the loss of front brakes, resulting in extended stopping distances and possibly a vehicle crash.
The remedy
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.