FS-65 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS: STEERING

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NHTSA Campaign Number:	03V488000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	FREIGHTLINER
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	FS-65 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS
Model Year:	2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number:	FL419A
Manufacturer Component Description:	STEERING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturered:	-
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	130
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	20040127
Recall Initiated By:	20040127
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	FREIGHTLINER LLC
Report Received Date:	20031204
Record Creation Date:	20031211
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Defect Summary:	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.
Consequence Summary:	THE DRIVER CAN POSSIBLY LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IF THE TIRES CONTACT THE STEERING COMPONENTS WHILE THE BUS IS IN MOTION.
Corrective Summary:	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.

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