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2005 Freightliner FS-65Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Freightliner FS-65, most often about the seats. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Freightliner FS-65 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Seats
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2005 Freightliner FS-65 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.
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
2005 vs. every other FS-65 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 median. How we score
'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'05'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What FS-65 owners report
Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SYNTECH SEAT BACKS ARE MADE TOO THIN. 23 OUT OF 26 OF THE SEATS ON THIS SCHOOL BUS ARE BROKEN. THESE SEAT BACKS ARE SPOT WELDED TO A TUBULAR FRAME AND THE THIN SHEET METAL SEAT BACK CRACKS AND SEPARATES FROM THE FRAME. IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN THE STATE SCHOOL BUS INSPECTOR WILL RED TAG THIS BUS…
Own a 2005 FS-65?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.