The worst 1997 Freightliner Argosy problems
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, air: antilock
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the ABS ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ABS ecu.
Recall number 00V232002 · Recall details
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Is the 1997 Freightliner Argosy reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Freightliner Argosy.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Freightliner Argosy?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1997 Freightliner Argosy have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, air.
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