Recalls for 2003 Freightliner Mb-55

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Posted on: 2005-05-06
Description
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.  

Consequence
Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.

Corrective Action
Cummins will notify the customers of freightliner and thomas built and replace the fuel lift pump free of charge.  Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.

Notes
Customers may also 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 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Posted on: 2004-06-22
Description
On certain shuttle bus chassis, due to the location of the 90 gallon fuel tank, a leak in a weld where the tank contacts the lower fuel tank support can occur.  

Consequence
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace these fuel tanks.  Owner notification began on december 8, 2004.  Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.  

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-426.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).