- The problem
- On certain school bus and motor home chassis, improper pinch bolt installation may result in decoupling of the steering shaft and a loss of steering.
- The risk
- LOSS OF STEERING MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and ensure that the steering shaft pinch bolts are properly installed. Improperly installed pinch bolts will be torqued to the correct specification. The recall began on october 16, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Freightliner FB-65 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2006 Freightliner FB-65 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2007 for the linkages.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical FB-65 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2006 Freightliner FB-65 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2006 Freightliner FB-65 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Freightliner FB-65: every year compared
All FB-65 years2006 Freightliner FB-65 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner FB-65 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | 14 | 21 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 8 | 13 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Freightliner Century | 6 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Freightliner Century Class | 2 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Freightliner Coronado | 1 | 12 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Freightliner Classic | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Freightliner Century ST | 1 | 5 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2006 Freightliner FB-65
Does the 2006 Freightliner FB-65 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Freightliner FB-65: linkages (August 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2006 Freightliner FB-65 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2006 Freightliner FB-65 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner FB-65 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2006 Freightliner FB-65 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data