1996-2002 Freightliner FS-65 recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on July 12, 2004. It covers about 3,200 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,200
- reported
- Jul 12, 2004
- owners notified
- Aug 10, 2004
- related complaints
- 3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain school buses chassis equipped with caterpillar engines and hydraulic brakes. A braided ground strap for the starter may rub on a steel chassis brake line potentially causing a fluid leak.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can reduce braking effectiveness and increase the stopping distance, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace it, if necessary. The braided ground strap will be replaced with an insulated cable. The recall began on august 10, 2004. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 04V343000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about brakes problems.
1999 Freightliner FS-652000 Freightliner FS-652001 Freightliner FS-652002 Freightliner FS-65
Questions about recall 04V343000
Is there a recall on the 1996-2002 Freightliner FS-65 hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 04V343000, reported on July 12, 2004, covers about 3,200 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V343000?
Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace it, if necessary. The braided ground strap will be replaced with an insulated cable. The recall began on august 10, 2004. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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