Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V426000 Reported September 20, 2005

Loss of brake fluid

Q: What is recall 05V426000?

NHTSA recall 05V426000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on September 20, 2005. It addresses: Loss of brake fluid. The recall affects approximately 1,630 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Freightliner Llc · N/A · 1,630 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V426000

Manufacturer Campaign

FL-455

Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,630

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 20, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain freightliner custom chassis fs-65 school bus chassis and fb-65 shuttle bus chassis equipped with caterpillar c7 engines and revised cooling packages and manufactured between january 24, 2004, and june 15, 2005. the front hydraulic line may rub through on a radiator tube, possibly resulting in the loss of brake fluid to the front brakes.

Safety Consequence

The defect may cause the loss of front brakes, resulting in extended stopping distances and possibly a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Freightliner and thomas built will notify its customers and will inspect and secure the brake line to provide more clearance free of charge. The recall began on january 20, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 05V426000 or campaign FL-455.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05V426000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V426000?

NHTSA recall 05V426000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on September 20, 2005. It addresses: Loss of brake fluid. The recall affects approximately 1,630 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V426000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-455. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.