NHTSA Recall 05V205000: Fuel system, diesel
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,000 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Freightliner FS-65.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V205000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-447 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Report received | April 27, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V205000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner FS-65 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis | 2003 |
| Freightliner MB-45 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Freightliner MB-55 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Freightliner Xb | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Thomas Mvp EF | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Thomas Mvp ER | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.