The worst 1999 Freightliner MB problems
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, air: antilock
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The ABS fault light will not activate and the ABS will not function at this wheel position, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 00V279001 · Recall details
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Is the 1999 Freightliner MB reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1999 Freightliner MB.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Freightliner MB?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1999 Freightliner MB have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, air.
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