Freightliner FS-65 School BUS Chassis, MB Shuttle BUS Chassis, XC Motorhome Chassis (2003): Steering
Recall 03V488000 · Dec 4, 2003 · Freightliner LLC
130
vehicles affected
130
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V488000
- Date
- Dec 4, 2003
- Maker
- Freightliner LLC
- Units affected
- 130
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2003
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS, XC RV, AND SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1 AND JULY 18, 2003, INCORRECT AXLE STEERING STOP BOLTS WERE INSTALLED ON AAC FRONT AXLES. IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO TURN THE FRONT WHEELS IN EITHER DIRECTION UNTIL THE TIRES CONTACT OR DAMAGE OTHER STEERING COMPONENTS.
What can happen
THE DRIVER CAN POSSIBLY LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IF THE TIRES CONTACT THE STEERING COMPONENTS WHILE THE BUS IS IN MOTION.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2003. 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 503-745-5219.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | FS-65 School Bus Chassis | 2003 |
| Freightliner | MB Shuttle Bus Chassis | 2003 |
| Freightliner | XC Motorhome Chassis | 2003 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V488000?
3 models: Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis (2003), Freightliner MB Shuttle Bus Chassis (2003), Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis (2003), about 130 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V488000?
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2003. 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.
What can happen?
THE DRIVER CAN POSSIBLY LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IF THE TIRES CONTACT THE STEERING COMPONENTS WHILE THE BUS IS IN MOTION.
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.