1997 FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
The 1997 FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Controlcables (2 complaints), Equipment (1 complaint), and Exterior Lightingheadlights (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Controlcables | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THROTTLE CABLE FOR A 1997 FREIGHTLINER, FS65 SCHOOL BUS HAS SNAPPED APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES, LEAVING VEHICLE INOPERABLE UNTIL REPAIRS COULD BE MADE. REPAIRS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED BY BOTH DEALERSHIP AND SCHOOL DISTRICT MECHANICS. INCIDENT DATES INCLUDED 04/XX/1998/05/25/2001, AND 10/13/2001. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS. *NOTE: PARTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.*AK WORK HISTORY ATTACHED, ALSO TIRES WERE REPLACED,HEATER BOOSTER WAS REPLACED,ALSO WIPER ARM WAS ADJUSTED. *TT
THROTTLE CABLE IN A 1997, FREIGHTLINER, FS65 SCHOOL BUS HAS SNAPPED SIX TIMES DURING OPERATION OF VEHICLE. BOTH, DEALER AND SCHOOL DISTRICT MECHANICS, HAVE MADE REPAIRS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WHICH CONTINUED TO OCCUR. INCIDENT DATES INCLUDED 10/13/2000/11/29/2000/01/31/2001/02/22/2001/07/11/2001, AND 08/15/2001. *NOTE: PARTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *AK. ALSO HEAD LIGHT WAS REPLACED,KNOB ON AIR DOOR CONTROL VALVE WAS REPLACED*ET
THROTTLE CABLE FOR A 1997 FREIGHTLINER, FS65 SCHOOL BUS HAS SNAPPED APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES, LEAVING VEHICLE INOPERABLE UNTIL REPAIRS COULD BE MADE. REPAIRS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED BY BOTH DEALERSHIP AND SCHOOL DISTRICT MECHANICS. INCIDENT DATES INCLUDED 04/XX/1998/05/25/2001, AND 10/13/2001. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS. *NOTE: PARTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.*AK WORK HISTORY ATTACHED, ALSO TIRES WERE REPLACED,HEATER BOOSTER WAS REPLACED,ALSO WIPER ARM WAS ADJUSTED. *TT
THROTTLE CABLE IN A 1997, FREIGHTLINER, FS65 SCHOOL BUS HAS SNAPPED SIX TIMES DURING OPERATION OF VEHICLE. BOTH, DEALER AND SCHOOL DISTRICT MECHANICS, HAVE MADE REPAIRS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WHICH CONTINUED TO OCCUR. INCIDENT DATES INCLUDED 10/13/2000/11/29/2000/01/31/2001/02/22/2001/07/11/2001, AND 08/15/2001. *NOTE: PARTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *AK. ALSO HEAD LIGHT WAS REPLACED,KNOB ON AIR DOOR CONTROL VALVE WAS REPLACED*ET
THROTTLE CABLE FOR A 1997 FREIGHTLINER, FS65 SCHOOL BUS HAS SNAPPED APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES, LEAVING VEHICLE INOPERABLE UNTIL REPAIRS COULD BE MADE. REPAIRS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED BY BOTH DEALERSHIP AND SCHOOL DISTRICT MECHANICS. INCIDENT DATES INCLUDED 04/XX/1998/05/25/2001, AND 10/13/2001. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS. *NOTE: PARTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.*AK WORK HISTORY ATTACHED, ALSO TIRES WERE REPLACED,HEATER BOOSTER WAS REPLACED,ALSO WIPER ARM WAS ADJUSTED. *TT
Safety Rating for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-31-2 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
FREIGHTLINER: FIVE PIECE (STANDARD) BOLTED CROSSMEMBERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR FIELD REPLACEMENT OF THE FIVE PIECE WELDED CROSSMEMBERS THAT ARE USED WITH STEEL FRAME RAILS. THE BOLTED CROSSMEMBER MAKES REPLACEMENT EASIER, SINCE IT CAN BE INSTALLED WITHOUT SPREADING THE FRAME RAILS; SPREADING THE FRAME RAILS ARE REQUIRED WITH A WELDED...
SB-32-10 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
FREIGHTLINER: AIRLINER SUSPENSION AIR SPRING BAG MISALIGNMENT TROUBLESHOOTING. FREIGHTLINER AIRLINER 10K/12K/15K/18K/21K/23K REAR SUSPENSIONS HAVE SINGLE OR DUAL LEAF SPRINGS THAT SUPPORT THE BOTTOM OF THE AIR SPRING. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-32-10 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER: AIRLINER SUSPENSION AIR SPRING BAG MISALIGNMENT TROUBLESHOOTING. FREIGHTLINER AIRLINER 10K/12K/15K/18K/21K/23K REAR SUSPENSIONS HAVE SINGLE OR DUAL LEAF SPRINGS THAT SUPPORT THE BOTTOM OF THE AIR SPRING. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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