2005–2008 Freightliner FB65 & 2005–2008 Freightliner FS65 recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 09V114000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-550
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles affected
- 633
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 10, 2009
- Built
- Apr 12, 2004 – Sep 18, 2006
- Recall started by
- ODI
- 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 .