Recall 05V426000: 2004–2005 Thomas FS-65

Report received

Sep 20, 2005

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

1,630vehicles

Model years

2004–2005

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

Certain freightliner custom chassis fs-65 school bus chassis and fb-65 shuttle bus chassis equipped with caterpillar c7 engines and revised cooling packages and manufactured between january 24, 2004, and june 15, 2005. The front hydraulic line may rub through on a radiator tube, possibly resulting in the loss of brake fluid to the front brakes.

Possible consequence

The defect may cause the loss of front brakes, resulting in extended stopping distances and possibly a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Freightliner and thomas built will notify its customers and will inspect and secure the brake line to provide more clearance free of charge. The recall began on january 20, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

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

• 2004 Thomas FS-651 complaints
• 2005 Thomas FS-652 complaints