2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis. Newest first.
Certain 1998-2003 my freightliner FS-65 school bus chassis and MB-45, MB-55, and xb shuttle bus chassis, and thomas built bus: mvp-er and mvp-ef school bus and non-school bus models equipped with cummins isb diesel engines and equipped with federal-mogal 12 and 24 volt fuel lift pumps. the fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should the engine stall while the vehicle IS in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy
Cummins will notify the customers of freightliner and thomas built and replace the fuel lift pump free of charge. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.
On certain school bus, XC rv, and shuttle bus chassis manufactured between february 1 and july 18, 2003, incorrect axle steering stop bolts were installed on aac front axles. it may be possible to turn the front wheels in either direction until the tires contact or damage other steering components.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The driver can possibly loose control of the vehicle if the tires contact the steering components while the bus IS in motion.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. owner notification IS expected to begin during december 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 503-745-5219.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body · Structure › Frame and members
TL* the contact owns a 2003 freightliner FS-65 school bus. The contact stated that while having a state inspection the inspector found cracks on the cross member in front of the rear axle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the cross member needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
TL* the contact owns a 2003 freightliner FS-65 school bus. The contact stated that while having a state inspection the inspector found cracks on the cross member in front of the rear axle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the cross member needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 190,014. Updated 04/30/13*lj the consumer stated the repairs were $ 1,180.02. Updated 05/06/13