2005 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FS-65
The 2005 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seats (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FS-65
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FS-65, potentially affecting up to 4,850 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FS-65
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FS-65. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SYNTECH SEAT BACKS ARE MADE TOO THIN. 23 OUT OF 26 OF THE SEATS ON THIS SCHOOL BUS ARE BROKEN. THESE SEAT BACKS ARE SPOT WELDED TO A TUBULAR FRAME AND THE THIN SHEET METAL SEAT BACK CRACKS AND SEPARATES FROM THE FRAME. IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN THE STATE SCHOOL BUS INSPECTOR WILL RED TAG THIS BUS BECAUSE OF THIS DEFECT.
Safety Rating for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FS-65
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FS-65
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FS-65
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER FS-65
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 — 12 complaints
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 — 14 complaints
- 2002 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 — 5 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 (current)
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 — 0 complaints
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- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
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