1997 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FS-65
The 1997 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK.
Recalls for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FS-65
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FS-65, potentially affecting up to 39,423 vehicles.
Recall 04V343000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 3,200 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND HYDRAULIC BRAKES. A BRAIDED GROUND STRAP FOR THE STARTER MAY RUB ON A STEEL CHASSIS BRAKE LINE POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FLUID LEAK.
Consequence: A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAN REDUCE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE BRAIDED GROUND STRAP WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN INSULATED CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 02V248000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 818 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH CUMMINS ISB ENGINES WITH MECHANICAL THROTTLE, THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY AND BREAK NEAR THE END FITTING THAT ATTACHES TO THE ENGINE LINKAGE.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE WITH A NEW DESIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE...
View full details →Recall 00V232002 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 35,405 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FS-65
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FS-65.
Safety Rating for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FS-65
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FS-65
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FS-65
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FS-65.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER FS-65
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 — 0 complaints
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 (current)
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 — 2 complaints
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 — 2 complaints
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 — 12 complaints
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 — 14 complaints
- 2002 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 — 5 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints