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#BS-2001-FREFS6-1B292001 Freightliner Fs 65
Based on reports from 14 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 14 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
8 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 57K miles.
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Top cost driver: Fuel System (8 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2001 Freightliner Fs 65: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 57% of all reports filed for the 2001 Freightliner Fs 65, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 56,581 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 57K-mile mark.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Issues
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2001 Freightliner Fs 65, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical System:starter Assembly Issues
Electrical System:starter Assembly complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2001 Freightliner Fs 65, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:starter assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Structure:body:roof And Pillars Issues
Structure:body:roof And Pillars complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2001 Freightliner Fs 65, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:roof and pillars-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Freightliner Fs 65. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS CHASSIS VEHICLES. AN ELECTRICAL PASS-THROUGH CONNECTOR MAY NOT FIT IN THE FIREWALL MOUNTING HOLE CORRECTLY, RESULTING IN THE CONNECTOR DISLODGING AND AN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL CONTACTING THE FIREWALL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES, THE BRAKE HOSES FROM THE CHASSIS TO FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS COULD DEVELOP LEAKS DUE TO THE HOSE ROUTING THAT COULD OVERSTRESS THE HOSE DURING SHARP TURNS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND HYDRAULIC BRAKES. A BRAIDED GROUND STRAP FOR THE STARTER MAY RUB ON A STEEL CHASSIS BRAKE LINE POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FLUID LEAK.
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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About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 14 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
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