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.
The worst 2005 Freightliner FS-65 problems
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Recalls 1
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- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 07V394000 · Recall details
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Is the 2005 Freightliner FS-65 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Freightliner FS-65, fewer than a typical FS-65 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Freightliner FS-65?
Seats, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2005 Freightliner FS-65 have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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