- 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
2005 Freightliner FS-65 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2005 Freightliner FS-65 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2007 for the linkages.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical FS-65 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2005 Freightliner FS-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 2005 Freightliner FS-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 FS-65: every year compared
All FS-65 years2005 Freightliner FS-65 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Freightliner FS-65 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | 38 | 14 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 7 | 9 | B | Compare |
| 2005 Freightliner Century Class | 5 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Freightliner Century | 2 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2005 Freightliner Argosy | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Freightliner Century ST | 1 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Freightliner Cascadia | 1 | 3 | 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 2005 Freightliner FS-65
Does the 2005 Freightliner FS-65 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Freightliner FS-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 2005 Freightliner FS-65 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2005 Freightliner FS-65 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than 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 2005 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