Safari Motor Coaches, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V130001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V130001 by Safari Motor Coaches, Inc.. Includes 1,438 affected units, SMC/MERITOR WABCO ABS/FMVSS 105, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor homes 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

The abs ecu will be removed and replaced on these motor homes. meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign. owner notification is expected to begin during april/may 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 meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V130001

Manufacturer: Safari Motor Coaches, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-04-17T00:00:00

Subject: Smc/meritor wabco abs/fmvss 105

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 1,438

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: motor homes 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: The abs ecu will be removed and replaced on these motor homes. meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign. owner notification is expected to begin during april/may 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 meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-jwdr.3dbp_8sze

NHTSA ID: 01V130001

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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