2005 FREIGHTLINER FB-65 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FB-65
The 2005 FREIGHTLINER FB-65 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Recalls for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FB-65
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FB-65, potentially affecting up to 6,480 vehicles.
Recall 07V394000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 4,850 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, IMPROPER PINCH BOLT INSTALLATION MAY RESULT IN DECOUPLING OF THE STEERING SHAFT AND A LOSS OF STEERING.
Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED. IMPROPERLY INSTALLED PINCH BOLTS WILL BE TORQUED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 05V426000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 1,630 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FB-65
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FB-65.
Safety Rating for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FB-65
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FB-65 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FB-65
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FB-65
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER FB-65
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER FB-65 — 0 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER FB-65 (current)
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER FB-65 — 0 complaints
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