- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Freightliner FS-65 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 Freightliner FS-65 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in April 2005 for the fuel system, diesel.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical FS-65 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 Freightliner FS-65 recalls 3
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
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A brake fluid leak can reduce braking effectiveness and increase the stopping distance, which could result in a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- On certain school buses, the brake hoses from the chassis to front brake chambers could develop leaks due to the hose routing that could overstress the hose during sharp turns.
- The risk
- The vehicle could have reduced braking capacity, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect for improper routing. If improper routing is found, dealers will replace and correct the hose routing. Owner notification began april 29, 2002. 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 1-800-547-0712.
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Freightliner FS-65: every year compared
All FS-65 years2002 Freightliner FS-65 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Freightliner FS-65 | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 2002 Freightliner Columbia | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Freightliner Conventional | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Freightliner FL70 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Freightliner Cargo | 1 | 0 | A | 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 2002 Freightliner FS-65
Does the 2002 Freightliner FS-65 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Freightliner FS-65: fuel system, diesel (April 2005); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (July 2004); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (April 2002). 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 2002 Freightliner FS-65 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 Freightliner FS-65 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner FS-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 2002 Freightliner FS-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