Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #00V279002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V279002 by Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc.. Includes 268 affected units, WESTERN RV/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

Meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign. the abs ecu will be removed and replaced or the ecu will be reprogrammed on the affected vehicles. 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 meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V279002

Manufacturer: Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2000-11-21T00:00:00

Subject: Western rv/meritor wabco abs/fmvss 105

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 268

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

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: This could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the abs function requires servicing.

Corrective Action: Meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign. the abs ecu will be removed and replaced or the ecu will be reprogrammed on the affected vehicles. 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 meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 00V279002

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Created At: 1742808662

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