Vehicle recall 03V488000 · December 4, 2003
Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis, MB Shuttle Bus Chassis and 1 more model
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V488000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 4, 2003
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL419A
- Owner notification
- January 27, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 130
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
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