Freightliner FS-65 recalls and problems
7 recalls and 30 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
7
Complaints
30
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Choose a model year
Freightliner FS-65 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 FS-65 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 FS-65 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 FS-65 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 FS-65 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 FS-65 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Freightliner FS-65 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 20 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
All Freightliner FS-65 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V-394 | Aug 30, 2007 | 2005–2006 | Steering | 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. |
| 05V-205 | Apr 27, 2005 | 2000–2002 | Fuel System, Diesel | 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… |
| 04V-343 | Jul 12, 2004 | 2000–2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain school buses chassis equipped with caterpillar engines and hydraulic brakes. |
| 02V-084 | Apr 2, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. |
| 01V-215 | Jun 26, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Electrical System | Vehicle description: bus chassis vehicles. |
| 00V-229 | Aug 17, 2000 | 2000 | Power Train | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, shuttle buses, transit buses and step vans equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. |
| 00V-232 | Aug 7, 2000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Air | 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)… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Freightliner FS-65?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2001 Freightliner FS-65 has the most reports (12). Check the 2001 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Freightliner FS-65 have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering Freightliner FS-65 model years 2000–2002, 2005–2006.
What are the most common Freightliner FS-65 problems?
Owners report fuel system, diesel, structure, service brakes, hydraulic problems most often.