2007 Fccc FS65
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2007 Fccc FS65. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Daimler trucks IS recalling 1,419 my 2006 through 2008 thomas built school buses and recreational vehicle chassis manufactured between march 7, 2005 and may 27, 2008, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Thomas built IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). the recall began on november 26, 2008. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or thomas built 1-336-889-4871.
Daimler trucks IS recalling 2,250 my 2006 and 2007 thomas built minotour, FS65, C2, hdx, and mvp ef school buses and recreational vehicle chassis manufactured between march 9, 2005 and february 23, 2007, equipped with ricon s or k series wheelchair lifts. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Daimler trucks IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). the recall began on november 26, 2008. owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.
Daimler trucks IS recalling 28,764 my 2001 through 2008 fccc B2 and FS65 school bus chassis, fccc FB65 conventional buses, and sterling acterra, freightliner fln, and business class M2 heavy trucks, built from january 26, 2000, through march 24, 2008, manufactured with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Continued operation may lead to wheel separation and possibly a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on january 8, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Every Fccc FS65 model year
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