1996–1998 Freightliner FS-65 Recall: ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH CUMMINS ISB ENGINES WITH MECHANICAL…
NHTSA campaign 02V248000 · Vehicle Speed Control · filed Sep 16, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH CUMMINS ISB ENGINES WITH MECHANICAL THROTTLE, THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY AND BREAK NEAR THE END FITTING THAT ATTACHES TO THE ENGINE LINKAGE.
The risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE WITH A NEW DESIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 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 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-398. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | FS-65 | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
Related recalls
More Freightliner FS-65 recalls
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- 1998–2002 Freightliner FS-65 and 6 other models — CERTAIN 1998-2003 MY FREIGHTLINER FS-65 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS…
- 1996–2002 Freightliner FS-65 — ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR…
- 1999–2002 Freightliner FS-65 — ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES, THE BRAKE HOSES FROM THE CHASSIS…
- 2000–2001 Freightliner FS-65 — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS CHASSIS VEHICLES
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V248000 (manufacturer number FL-398). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.