Vehicle recall 09V114000 · April 8, 2009
Fccc FB65 and FS65
Certain hydraulic brake lines may contact the transmission dipstick tube as the engine rocks.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 633 my 2005 through 2008 FS65 and FB65 school and transit buses manufactured from April 12, 2004 through September 18, 2006, equipped with MBE906 engines and allison automatic transmissions. Certain hydraulic brake lines may contact the transmission dipstick tube as the engine rocks.
- Consequence
- Continued contact between the brake line and the dipstick tube could abraid the brake line, cause a leak and loss of brake fluid, and reduce brake performance, potentially resulting in a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dtna will notify owners and perform repairs free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about June 5, 2009. Owners may contact dtna toll free at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Dtna's recall no. Fl-550.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V114000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 8, 2009
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-550
- Owner notification
- June 10, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 633
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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