Does the 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, diesel, steering. 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 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis 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 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis?

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

2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis 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 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis. 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.

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2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis recalls, newest first

April 27, 2005NHTSA 05V20500016,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, diesel

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 4, 2003NHTSA 03V488000130 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

Summary: On certain school bus, xc RV, and shuttle bus chassis manufactured between February 1 and July 18, 2003, incorrect axle steering stop bolts were installed on aac front axles. It may be possible to turn the front wheels in either direction until the tires contact or damage other steering components.
Consequence: The driver can possibly loose control of the vehicle if the tires contact the steering components while the bus is in motion.
Remedy: Freightliner will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin during December 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 503-745-5219.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Structure › Body1
Structure › Frame and members1

Other Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis years

2003 (2)

Other 2003 Freightliner models

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Questions

Does the 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, diesel, steering. 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 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis 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 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.