1998–2002 Freightliner FS-65, 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis, 1998–2003 Freightliner MB-45 and 4 other models Recall: CERTAIN 1998-2003 MY FREIGHTLINER FS-65 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS AND MB-45…
NHTSA campaign 05V205000 · Fuel System, Diesel · filed Apr 27, 2005 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | FS-65 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Freightliner | FS-65 School Bus Chassis | 2003 |
| Freightliner | MB-45 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Freightliner | MB-55 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Freightliner | XB | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Thomas | MVP EF | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Thomas | MVP ER | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
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…
- 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…
- 1999–2002 Freightliner FS-65 — ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES, THE BRAKE HOSES FROM THE CHASSIS…
- 2000–2001 Freightliner FS-65 — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS CHASSIS VEHICLES
Other campaigns involving Freightliner vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 05V205000 (manufacturer number FL-447). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.