1999 Freightliner FS-65: recalls and complaints

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• 05V20500027 Apr 2005Fuel System, Diesel
• 04V34300012 Jul 2004Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 02V0840002 Apr 2002Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 01V04400221 Feb 2001Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
• 00V27900122 Sep 2000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
• 00V2320027 Aug 2000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
• 99V05500229 Mar 1999Service Brakes, Air

1. 05V205000Received 27 Apr 2005. 16,000 units.

   Fuel System, Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 engine stall condition.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-447.

2. 04V343000Received 12 Jul 2004. 3,200 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain school buses chassis equipped with caterpillar engines and hydraulic brakes. A braided ground strap for the starter may rub on a steel chassis brake line potentially causing a fluid leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A brake fluid leak can reduce braking effectiveness and increase the stopping distance, which could result in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace it, if necessary. The braided ground strap will be replaced with an insulated cable. The recall began on august 10, 2004. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-421. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Aug 2004.

3. 02V084000Received 2 Apr 2002. 16,000 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain school buses, the brake hoses from the chassis to front brake chambers could develop leaks due to the hose routing that could overstress the hose during sharp turns.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The vehicle could have reduced braking capacity, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect for improper routing. If improper routing is found, dealers will replace and correct the hose routing. Owner notification began april 29, 2002. 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 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-394. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Apr 2002.

4. 01V044002Received 21 Feb 2001. 16,000 units.

   Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began may 22, 2001. 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 1-800-547-0712 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-284. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 May 2001.

5. 00V279001Received 22 Sep 2000. 13,008 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, utility vans, and heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (ABS), fail to comply to the requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the ABS may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. Such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The ABS fault light will not activate and the ABS will not function at this wheel position, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will remove and replace the ABS ECU or the ECU will be reprogrammed. Owner notification began february 6, 2001. 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 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-264. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Feb 2001.

6. 00V232002Received 7 Aug 2000. 35,405 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-266. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Aug 2000.

7. 99V055002Received 29 Mar 1999. 285 units.

   Service Brakes, Air

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. If there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 ft. Lbs.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-231. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 May 1999.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

0

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

2 May 2007

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19962
2. 19973
3. 19984
4. 19997
5. 20006
6. 20014
7. 20023
8. 20051
9. 20061

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1999 Freightliner FS-65?

99,898 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Freightliner FS-65 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the Freightliner FS-65, model years 1996 to 2006. 7 of them name the 1999 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 1999 Freightliner FS-65 name most often?

Structure: 1 of 2 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1999 Freightliner FS-65 open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.