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#BS-2003-FREFS6-3B6B2003 Freightliner Fs 65 School Bus Chassis
Based on reports from 2 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
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Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported structure:body issues — failures commonly reported around 190K miles.
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Top cost driver: Structure:body (1 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2003 Freightliner Fs 65 School Bus Chassis: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2003 Freightliner Fs 65 School Bus Chassis, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 190,014 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 190K-mile mark.
Structure:frame And Members Issues
Structure:frame And Members complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2003 Freightliner Fs 65 School Bus Chassis, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:frame and members-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
STEERING
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
CERTAIN 1998-2003 MY FREIGHTLINER FS-65 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS AND MB-45, MB-55, AND XB SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS, AND THOMAS BUILT BUS: MVP-ER AND MVP-EF SCHOOL BUS AND NON-SCHOOL BUS MODELS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB DIESEL ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH FEDERAL-MOGAL 12 AND 24 VOLT FUEL LIFT PUMPS. THE FUEL PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
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