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Recalls 2
Fuel system, diesel
- What is wrong
- Certain 1998-2003 my freightliner fs-65 school bus chassis and mb-45, mb-55, and xb shuttle bus chassis, and thomas built bus: mvp-er and mvp-ef school bus and non-school bus models equipped with cummins isb diesel engines and equipped with federal-mogal 12 and 24 volt fuel lift pumps. The fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.
- Risk
- Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Cummins will notify the customers of freightliner and thomas built and replace the fuel lift pump free of charge. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.
Recall number 05V205000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- On certain shuttle bus chassis, due to the location of the 90 gallon fuel tank, a leak in a weld where the tank contacts the lower fuel tank support can occur.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these fuel tanks. Owner notification began on december 8, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 04V284000 · Recall details
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Is the 2003 Freightliner MB-55 reliable?
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How many recalls does the 2003 Freightliner MB-55 have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, diesel and fuel system, gasoline.
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