1999–2002 Freightliner FS-65 Recall: ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES, THE BRAKE HOSES FROM THE CHASSIS TO FRONT BRAKE…
NHTSA campaign 02V084000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Apr 2, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
THE VEHICLE COULD HAVE REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Freightliner FS-65 recalls
- 2005–2006 Freightliner FB-65 and 1 other model — ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, IMPROPER…
- 1998–2002 Freightliner FS-65 and 6 other models — CERTAIN 1998-2003 MY FREIGHTLINER FS-65 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS…
- 1996–2002 Freightliner FS-65 — ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR…
- 1996–1998 Freightliner FS-65 — ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH CUMMINS ISB ENGINES WITH…
- 2000–2001 Freightliner FS-65 — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS CHASSIS VEHICLES
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V084000 (manufacturer number FL-394). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.