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2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus ChassisProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage190kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 24, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Fuel system, diesel

Recall 05V-205 · Apr 27, 2005 · 16,000 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering

Recall 03V-488 · Dec 4, 2003 · 130 vehicles

Risk. THE DRIVER CAN POSSIBLY LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IF THE TIRES CONTACT THE STEERING COMPONENTS WHILE THE BUS IS IN MOTION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Freightliner.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other FS-65 School Bus Chassis year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FS-65 School Bus Chassis median. How we score

'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FS-65 School Bus Chassis owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 SCHOOL BUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING A STATE INSPECTION THE INSPECTOR FOUND CRACKS ON THE CROSS MEMBER IN FRONT OF THE REAR AXLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE CROSS MEMBER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS…
Complaint 10476796 · Sep 24, 2012 · 190,014 miles

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