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2004-2005 Freightliner FB-65 and Thomas FS-65 recall: service brakes, hydraulic

Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on September 20, 2005. It covers about 1,630 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,630
reported
Sep 20, 2005
owners notified
Jan 20, 2006

Service brakes, hydraulic

What is wrong
Certain freightliner custom chassis fs-65 school bus chassis and fb-65 shuttle bus chassis equipped with caterpillar c7 engines and revised cooling packages and manufactured between january 24, 2004, and june 15, 2005. The front hydraulic line may rub through on a radiator tube, possibly resulting in the loss of brake fluid to the front brakes.
Risk
The defect may cause the loss of front brakes, resulting in extended stopping distances and possibly a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Freightliner and thomas built will notify its customers and will inspect and secure the brake line to provide more clearance free of charge. The recall began on january 20, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 05V426000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V426000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2005 Freightliner FB-65 and Thomas FS-65 service brakes, hydraulic?

Yes. Recall 05V426000, reported on September 20, 2005, covers about 1,630 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V426000?

Freightliner and thomas built will notify its customers and will inspect and secure the brake line to provide more clearance free of charge. The recall began on january 20, 2006. 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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