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
WESTERN
Model Of Vehicle
ALPINE COACH
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V279002
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
Effect Of Defect
This Could Disable The Anti-Lock FunCTIon On The Affected Wheel Without Providing The Required Operator Warning That The Abs FunCTIon Requires SeRVIcing.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Western RV, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990528
End Of Manufacture
20000315
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
268
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc.
Date Report Received
20001121
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
105