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2001 Freightliner FS65: Quick Overview
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2001 Freightliner FS65 Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2001 |
| Make | Freightliner |
| Model | FS65 |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Truck |
| Category | Medium Truck |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United States |
| Manufacturing City | GAFFNEY |
Dimensions
| Doors | - |
| Curb Weight | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 7.2L I6 |
| Engine Size | 7.2L |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | - |
| Transmission Type | - |
| Transmission Speeds | - |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | - |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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What Problems Does the 2001 Freightliner FS65 Have?
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How long will the 2001 Freightliner FS65 last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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2001 Freightliner FS65 Prices and Market Value
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2001 Freightliner FS65 Cost of Ownership
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2001 Freightliner FS65 Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
-
City Mileage
-
Highway Mileage
-
2001 Freightliner FS65 Recalls & Defects
Electrical System:wiring
Recall date
2001-06-26
Recall no.
01v215000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Vehicle Description: Bus Chassis Vehicles. AN Electrical Pass-Through Connector MAY NOT FIT IN THE Firewall Mounting Hole Correctly, Resulting IN THE Connector Dislodging and AN Electrical Terminal Contacting THE Firewall.
Consequence
This CAN Cause AN Electrical Short and Potential Fire.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect Vehicles FOR Proper Mounting OF THE Electrical Pass Through and Correct IF Necessary. Owner Notification Began October 9, 2001. 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.
Notes
Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall date
2002-04-02
Recall no.
02v084000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
THE Vehicle Could Have Reduced Braking Capacity, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Customers CAN Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall date
2004-07-12
Recall no.
04v343000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
A Brake Fluid Leak CAN Reduce Braking Effectiveness and Increase THE Stopping Distance, Which Could Result IN A Crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Freightliner Recall NO. Fl-421.also, Customers CAN Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Fuel System, Diesel
Recall date
2005-04-27
Recall no.
05v205000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
2001 Freightliner FS65 Warranty
Basic
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
Rust
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
2001 Freightliner FS65 Insurance
Insurance for a 2001 Freightliner FS65 is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Truck with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2001 Freightliner FS65 Compare to Other Truck?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2001 Freightliner FS65 a Good Truck?
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