2005 Freightliner FB-65 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2005 Freightliner FB-65. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Aug 30, 2007Crash risk2005–2006 Freightliner FB-65, 2005–2006 Freightliner FS-65 — Steering
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, IMPROPER PINCH BOLT INSTALLATION MAY RESULT IN DECOUPLING OF THE STEERING SHAFT AND A LOSS OF STEERING.
07V394000 · 5K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Sep 20, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Freightliner FB-65, 2004–2005 Thomas FS-65 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS FS-65 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS AND FB-65 SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINES AND REVISED COOLING PACKAGES AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 24, 2004, AND JUNE 15, 2005. THE FRONT HYDRAULIC LINE MAY RUB THROUGH ON A RADIATOR TUBE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID TO THE FRONT BRAKES.
05V426000 · 2K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC