NHTSA Recall 05V426000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V426000; Date: Sep. 20, 2005
The defect may cause the loss of front brakes, resulting in extended stopping distances and possibly a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Freightliner Fb-65; 2005 Freightliner Fb-65; 2004 Thomas Fs-65; 2005 Thomas Fs-65
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 1,630
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 20, 2006
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