Recall 05V-205: 1998–2002 Freightliner FS-65, 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis and 5 more
FREIGHTLINER LLC recall for fuel system, diesel, reported to NHTSA on Apr 27, 2005, covering about 16,000 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
The fix
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.
Notes
Customers may also 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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Fuel System, Diesel |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V205000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner FS-65 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis | 2003 | All years |
| Freightliner MB-45 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Freightliner MB-55 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Freightliner XB | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Thomas MVP EF | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Thomas MVP ER | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-205?
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.
How is recall 05V-205 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.