Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Apr 27, 2005Crash risk1998–2002 Freightliner FS-65, 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis, 1998–2003 Freightliner MB-45 and 4 other models — 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 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.
05V205000 · 16K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Dec 4, 2003Safety2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis, 2003 Freightliner MB Shuttle Bus Chassis, 2003 Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis — Steering
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS, XC RV, AND SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1 AND JULY 18, 2003, INCORRECT AXLE STEERING STOP BOLTS WERE INSTALLED ON AAC FRONT AXLES. IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO TURN THE FRONT WHEELS IN EITHER DIRECTION UNTIL THE TIRES CONTACT OR DAMAGE OTHER STEERING COMPONENTS.
03V488000 · 130 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC