1998-2003 Freightliner FS-65, Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis and others recall: fuel system, diesel

Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on April 27, 2005. It covers about 16,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 16,000
reported: Apr 27, 2005
related complaints: 25

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

Affected vehicles

Freightliner FS-65 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis 2003 2003
Freightliner MB-45 1998-2003 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Freightliner MB-55 1998-2003 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Freightliner XB 1998-2003 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Thomas MVP Ef 1998-2003 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Thomas MVP Er 1998-2003 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 25 complaints about fuel system problems.

1999 Freightliner FS-65 2000 Freightliner FS-65 2001 Freightliner FS-65 2002 Freightliner FS-65 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis 2000 Freightliner MB-45 2001 Freightliner MB-45 2002 Freightliner MB-45 2003 Freightliner MB-45 2000 Freightliner MB-55 2001 Freightliner MB-55 2002 Freightliner MB-55

Questions about recall 05V205000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2003 Freightliner FS-65, Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis and others fuel system, diesel?

Yes. Recall 05V205000, reported on April 27, 2005, covers about 16,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V205000?

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.

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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