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1999 Freightliner FS-65 recalls

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

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

For the 1999 Freightliner FS-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.

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1999 Freightliner FS-65 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

July 12, 2004NHTSA 04V3430003,200 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
On certain school buses chassis equipped with caterpillar engines and hydraulic brakes. A braided ground strap for the starter may rub on a steel chassis brake line potentially causing a fluid leak.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking effectiveness and increase the stopping distance, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace it, if necessary. The braided ground strap will be replaced with an insulated cable. The recall began on August 10, 2004. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 2, 2002NHTSA 02V08400016,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
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.
Consequence
The vehicle could have reduced braking capacity, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for improper routing. If improper routing is found, dealers will replace and correct the hose routing. Owner notification began April 29, 2002. 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 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 21, 2001NHTSA 01V04400216,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary
Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by TRW. The suspect tie rods contain 24-DL model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Consequence
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began may 22, 2001. 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 1-800-547-0712 or TRW customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 22, 2000NHTSA 00V27900113,008 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Antilock

Summary
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 comply to the requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the ABS may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. Such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.
Consequence
The ABS fault light will not activate and the ABS will not function at this wheel position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the ABS ECU or the ECU will be reprogrammed. Owner notification began February 6, 2001. 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 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 7, 2000NHTSA 00V23200235,405 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Antilock

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air ABS with an EC-17 1030R electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence
This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 29, 1999NHTSA 99V055002285 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw.
Consequence
Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
Remedy
Dealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. If there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 ft. Lbs.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Freightliner FS-65 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

  1. Diesel1
  2. Fuel system1
  3. Structure › Frame and members1

Other Freightliner FS-65 years

Other 1999 Freightliner models

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Questions

Does the 1999 Freightliner FS-65 have any recalls?
7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, diesel, service brakes, hydraulic, steering, service brakes, air. 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 1999 Freightliner FS-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 1999 Freightliner FS-65?
2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.