There have been 2 safety recalls for the Freightliner Fs-65 School Bus Chassis. 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 School Bus Chassis.
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 🔎 |
The driver can possibly loose control of the vehicle if the tires contact the steering components while the bus is in motion.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Freightliner Fs-65 School Bus Chassis, 2003 Freightliner Mb Shuttle Bus Chassis, 2003 Freightliner Xc Motorhome Chassis |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 27, 2005 | Diesel Fuel System | 16,000 |
| Dec. 4, 2003 | Steering | 130 |