Recalls for 2005 Thomas Fs-65

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Posted on: 2005-09-26
Description
Certain freightliner custom chassis fs-65 school bus chassis and fb-65 shuttle bus chassis equipped with caterpillar c7 engines and revised cooling packages and manufactured between january 24, 2004, and june 15, 2005.  The front hydraulic line may rub through on a radiator tube, possibly resulting in the loss of brake fluid to the front brakes.

Consequence
The defect may cause the loss of front brakes, resulting in extended stopping distances and possibly a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Freightliner and thomas built will notify its customers and will inspect and secure the brake line to provide more clearance free of charge.  The recall began on january 20, 2006.  Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

Posted on: 2005-10-11
Description
Certain 2005 thomas built fs-65 and c-2 school buses and 2005 freightliner argosy, columbia, century st, and m2 business class trucks manufactured between june 4 and july 8, 2005.  The spindles in the rear axle housing were overheated during the heat treatment process.  Incorrectly heat treated spindles could result in a fracture of the spindle.

Consequence
Incorrectly heat treated spindles could fracture, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action
Freightliner will notify its customers and inspect for the heat treat date code on the end of the rear spindles and replace the axle housing if necessary.  The recall is expected to begin on january 23, 2006.  Owners may contact freightliner

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-460.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.