Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 02V-084 · 1999–2002 Freightliner FS-65
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 02V-084 covers 16,000 1999–2002 Freightliner FS-65 for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 2, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V084000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
THE VEHICLE COULD HAVE REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR IMPROPER ROUTING. IF IMPROPER ROUTING IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND CORRECT THE HOSE ROUTING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 29, 2002. 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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 24, 1999 to March 3, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSE LEAKAGENHTSA