Does the 2005 Freightliner FB-65 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2005 Freightliner FB-65 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Freightliner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Freightliner FB-65?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2005 Freightliner FB-65 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2005 Freightliner FB-65. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Freightliner been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Freightliner dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2005 Freightliner FB-65 recalls, newest first

August 30, 2007NHTSA 07V3940004,850 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages

Summary: On certain school bus and motor home chassis, improper pinch bolt installation may result in decoupling of the steering shaft and a loss of steering.
Consequence: Loss of steering may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and ensure that the steering shaft pinch bolts are properly installed. Improperly installed pinch bolts will be torqued to the correct specification. The recall began on October 16, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 20, 2005NHTSA 05V4260001,630 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2005 Freightliner FB-65 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2005 Freightliner FB-65 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2005 Freightliner FB-65 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Freightliner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Freightliner FB-65?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.