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Recalls 1
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
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Freightliner XB 1
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Questions about the 1999 Freightliner XB
Is the 1999 Freightliner XB reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1999 Freightliner XB.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Freightliner XB?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1999 Freightliner XB have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, diesel.
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