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2000 Freightliner FS-65 recalls and problems

The 2000 Freightliner FS-65 has 6 safety recalls and 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Freightliner dealer.

Recalls
6
Complaints
12
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Freightliner FS-65 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Freightliner FS-65 recalls

Recall 05V-205: Fuel System, Diesel

Reported Apr 27, 2005 · 16,000 vehicles affected · FREIGHTLINER LLC

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.

Risk: Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.

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.

Recall 04V-343: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jul 12, 2004 · 3,200 vehicles affected · FREIGHTLINER LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking effectiveness and increase the stopping distance, which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace it, if necessary. The braided ground strap will be replaced with an insulated cable. The recall began on august 10, 2004. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall 02V-084: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Apr 2, 2002 · 16,000 vehicles affected · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Problem: 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.

Risk: The vehicle could have reduced braking capacity, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect for improper routing. If improper routing is found, dealers will replace and correct the hose routing. Owner notification began april 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall 01V-215: Electrical System

Reported Jun 26, 2001 · 8,753 vehicles affected · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Problem: Vehicle description: bus chassis vehicles. An electrical pass-through connector may not fit in the firewall mounting hole correctly, resulting in the connector dislodging and an electrical terminal contacting the firewall.

Risk: This can cause an electrical short and potential fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect vehicles for proper mounting of the electrical pass through and correct if necessary. Owner notification began october 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall 00V-229: Power Train

Reported Aug 17, 2000 · 594 vehicles affected · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, shuttle buses, transit buses and step vans equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. These transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition.

Risk: This could cause non-engagement of the park pawl when the transmission shift selector is moved to the park position, resulting in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Fix: Allison transmission is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will remove the transmission from the vehicle, replace the park pawl, and reinstall the transmission in the vehicle. Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact allison at 1-800-252-5283 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall 00V-232: Service Brakes, Air

Reported Aug 7, 2000 · 35,405 vehicles affected · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Problem: 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) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.

Risk: This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

2000 Freightliner FS-65 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Diesel12

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Recent 2000 Freightliner FS-65 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel System, Diesel · reported Jul 28, 2005
Dt: the contact owned a 2000 and 2001 freightliners. Contact was unable to get the recall repair work on fuel system done because the manufacturer will not pay the dealership enough to do the repair work. Had 20 of these vehicles, 2000-2001 year models. Could do do the repairs themselves, but they could not do fast enough for the vehicles to be done before school started. The dealer will not let any other person help him to get the repair work done. The company wascommunity bus services.
Fuel System, Diesel · reported Jul 28, 2005
Dt: the contact owned a 2000 freightliner. Contact was unable to get the recall repair work on fuel system done because the manufacturee will not pay the dealership enough to do the repair work. Had 20 of these vehicles, 2000-2001 year models. Could do the repairs themselves, but they could not do fast enough for the vehicles to be done before school started. The dealer will not let any other person help him to get the repair work done. The company was community bus services.
Fuel System, Diesel · reported Jul 28, 2005
Dt: the contact owned a 2000 freightliner. Contact was unable to get the recall repair work in fuel system done because the manufacturer will not pay the dealership enough to do the repair work. Had 20 of these vehicles, 2000-2001 year models. Could do the repairs themselves, but they could not do fast enough for the vehicles to be done before school started. . The dealer will not let any other person help him to get the repair work done. The company was community bus services.
Fuel System, Diesel · reported Jul 28, 2005
Dt: the contact owned a 2000 freightliner. Contact was unable to get the recall repair work on fuel system done because the manufacturer will not pay the dealership enough to do the repair work. Had 20 of these vehicles, 2000-2001 year models. Could do the repairs themselves, but they could not do fast enough for the vehicle to be done before school started. The dealer will not let any other person help him to get the repair work done. The company was community bus services.
Fuel System, Diesel · reported Jul 28, 2005
Dt: the contact owned a 2000 freightliner. Contact unable to get the recall repair work on fuel system done because the manufacturer will not pay the dealership enough to do the repair work. Had 20 of these vehicles, 2000-2001 year models. Could do the repairs themselves, but they could not do fast enough for the vehicles to be done before school started. The dealer will not let any other person help him to get the repair work done. The company was community bus services.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Freightliner FS-65 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2000 Freightliner FS-65: 05V-205 (fuel system, diesel), 04V-343 (service brakes, hydraulic), 02V-084 (service brakes, hydraulic), 01V-215 (electrical system), 00V-229 (power train) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Freightliner FS-65?

Owners report fuel system, diesel problems most often (12 reports).

Are Freightliner recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Freightliner dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.