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NHTSA 03V488📅 Dec 11, 2003

2003 Freightliner FS-65 School BUS Chassis & 2003 Freightliner MB Shuttle BUS Chassis + 1 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

The driver CAN possibly loose control of the vehicle if the tires contact the steering components while the BUS is in motion.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V488000
Manufacturer recall #
FL419A
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Vehicles affected
130
Component
STEERING
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 27, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
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).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V488 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V488?

2003 Freightliner FS-65 School BUS Chassis & 2003 Freightliner MB Shuttle BUS Chassis + 1 more. 130 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Freightliner dealer to book the free repair.