Freightliner FS-65 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
11 recalls found for the Freightliner FS-65 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 33 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Freightliner FS-65 recalls
- Aug 30, 200707V394000Steering4,850 vehiclesFreightliner FB-65 and FS-65
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.
- Apr 27, 200505V205000Fuel system, diesel16,000 vehiclesFreightliner MB-45, Freightliner MB-55 and 5 more models
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…
- Jul 12, 200404V343000Service brakes, hydraulic3,200 vehicles1996-2002 Freightliner FS-65
On certain school buses chassis equipped with caterpillar engines and hydraulic brakes.
- Sep 16, 200202V248000Vehicle speed control818 vehicles1996-1998 Freightliner FS-65
On certain school bus chassis with cummins isb engines with mechanical throttle, the throttle cable can vibrate excessively and break near the end fitting that attaches to the…
- Apr 2, 200202V084000Service brakes, hydraulic16,000 vehicles1999-2002 Freightliner FS-65
On certain school buses, the brake hoses from the chassis to front brake chambers could develop leaks due to the hose routing that could overstress the hose during sharp turns.
- Jun 26, 200101V215000Electrical system8,753 vehicles2000-2001 Freightliner FS-65
Vehicle description: bus chassis vehicles.
- Feb 21, 200101V044002Steering16,000 vehiclesSterling A-Line, Freightliner Argosy and 17 more models
Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by TRW.
- Sep 22, 200000V279001Service brakes, air13,008 vehiclesFreightliner FB-65, FLN and 3 more models
Vehicle description: shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, utility vans, and heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (ABS), fail to…
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