Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #00V279001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V279001 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 13,008 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/MERITOR WABCO ABS/FMVSS 105, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, utility vans, and heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the abs may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove and replace the abs ecu or the ecu will be reprogrammed. owner notification began february 6, 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V279001

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2000-09-22T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/meritor wabco abs/fmvss 105

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 13,008

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-264

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, utility vans, and heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the abs may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.

Consequence Summary: The abs fault light will not activate and the abs will not function at this wheel position, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove and replace the abs ecu or the ecu will be reprogrammed. owner notification began february 6, 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 00V279001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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