Freightliner FS-65 (1996-2002): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 04V343000 · Jul 12, 2004 · Freightliner LLC
3,200
vehicles affected
3,200
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V343000
- Date
- Jul 12, 2004
- Maker
- Freightliner LLC
- Units affected
- 3,200
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 1996-2002
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND HYDRAULIC BRAKES. A BRAIDED GROUND STRAP FOR THE STARTER MAY RUB ON A STEEL CHASSIS BRAKE LINE POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FLUID LEAK.
What can happen
A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAN REDUCE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE BRAIDED GROUND STRAP WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN INSULATED CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | FS-65 | 1996-2002 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V343000?
1 model: Freightliner FS-65 (1996-2002), about 3,200 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V343000?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE BRAIDED GROUND STRAP WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN INSULATED CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
What can happen?
A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAN REDUCE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.