Recall 02V084000: 1999–2002 Freightliner FS-65

Report received

Apr 2, 2002

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

16,000vehicles

Model years

1999–2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Freightliner FS-652 complaints
• 2000 Freightliner FS-6512 complaints
• 2001 Freightliner FS-6512 complaints
• 2002 Freightliner FS-655 complaints