Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
MB
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
00V279001
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
Effect Of Defect
The Abs Fault Light Will Not Activate And The Abs Will Not FunCTIon At This Wheel Position, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19990301
End Of Manufacture
20000113
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
13008
Date Owners Notified
20010206
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20000922
Make Campaign Number
FL-264
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
105