2003 Freightliner FS-65 School BUS Chassis Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FS-65 School BUS Chassis years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School BUS Chassis. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 190,014 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School BUS Chassis problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 190,014 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Freightliner FS-65 School BUS Chassis recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, diesel
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.
Risk: Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
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.
Steering
Problem: 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.
Risk: The driver can possibly loose control of the vehicle if the tires contact the steering components while the bus is in motion.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 freightliner fs-65 school bus. The contact stated that while having a state inspection the inspector found cracks on the cross member in front of the rear axle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the cross member needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Other Freightliner FS-65 School BUS Chassis years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School BUS Chassis?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School BUS Chassis?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School BUS Chassis a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FS-65 School BUS Chassis model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.