There have been 11 safety recalls for the Freightliner FS-65. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Freightliner FS-65.
Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Freightliner FLC, 1999 Freightliner FLN, 1999 Freightliner FS-65, 1999 Freightliner MC |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Loss of steering may result in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Freightliner FB-65, 2006 Freightliner FB-65, 2005 Freightliner FS-65, 2006 Freightliner FS-65 |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: On certain school bus and motor home chassis, improper pinch bolt installation may result in decoupling of the steering shaft and a loss of steering. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Freightliner FS-65, 1999 Freightliner FS-65, 2000 Freightliner FS-65, 2001 Freightliner FS-65, 2002 Freightliner FS-65, 2003 Freightliner Fs-65 School Bus Chassis, 1998 Freightliner MB-45, 1999 Freightliner MB-45, 2000 Freightliner MB-45, 2001 Freightliner MB-45, 2002 Freightliner MB-45, 2003 Freightliner MB-45, 1998 Freightliner MB-55, 1999 Freightliner MB-55, 2000 Freightliner MB-55, 2001 Freightliner MB-55, 2002 Freightliner MB-55, 2003 Freightliner MB-55, 1998 Freightliner XB, 1999 Freightliner XB, 2000 Freightliner XB, 2001 Freightliner XB, 2002 Freightliner XB, 2003 Freightliner XB, 1998 Thomas Mvp Ef, 1999 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2000 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2001 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2002 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2003 Thomas Mvp Ef, 1998 Thomas Mvp Er, 1999 Thomas Mvp Er, 2000 Thomas Mvp Er, 2001 Thomas Mvp Er, 2002 Thomas Mvp Er, 2003 Thomas Mvp Er |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking effectiveness and increase the stopping distance, which could result in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Freightliner FS-65, 1997 Freightliner FS-65, 1998 Freightliner FS-65, 1999 Freightliner FS-65, 2000 Freightliner FS-65, 2001 Freightliner FS-65, 2002 Freightliner FS-65 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This can result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Freightliner FS-65, 1997 Freightliner FS-65, 1998 Freightliner FS-65 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: On certain school bus chassis with cummins isb engines with mechanical throttle, the throttle cable can vibrate excessively and break near the end fitting that attaches to the engine linkage. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30, 2007 | Steering:linkages | 4,850 |
| Apr. 27, 2005 | Diesel Fuel System | 16,000 |
| Jul. 12, 2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 3,200 |
| Sep. 16, 2002 | Vehicle Speed Control | 818 |
| Apr. 2, 2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 16,000 |
| Jun. 26, 2001 | Electrical System:wiring | 8,753 |
| Feb. 21, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 16,000 |
| Sep. 22, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 13,008 |
| Aug. 17, 2000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 594 |
| Aug. 7, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 35,405 |
| Mar. 29, 1999 | Air Brake | 285 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner FS-65 | 1 |
| 2005 Freightliner FS-65 | 1 |
| 2002 Freightliner FS-65 | 3 |
| 2001 Freightliner FS-65 | 4 |
| 2000 Freightliner FS-65 | 6 |
| 1999 Freightliner FS-65 | 7 |
| 1998 Freightliner FS-65 | 4 |
| 1997 Freightliner FS-65 | 3 |
| 1996 Freightliner FS-65 | 2 |