1997-2000 Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class and others recall: antilock

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on August 7, 2000. It covers about 35,405 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 35,405
reported: Aug 7, 2000
owners notified: Aug 29, 2000
related complaints: 4

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

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Argosy 1997-2000 1997 1998 1999 2000
Freightliner Business Class 1997-2000 1997 1998 1999 2000
Freightliner Century 1997-2000 1997 1998 1999 2000
Freightliner Columbia 1997-2000 1997 1998 1999 2000
Freightliner FLD 1997-2000 1997 1998 1999 2000
Freightliner FLS 112 1997-2000 1997 1998 1999 2000
Freightliner FS-65 1997-2000 1997 1998 1999 2000
Freightliner Sterling 1997-2000 1997 1998 1999 2000
Sterling Acterra 1997-2000 1997 1998 1999 2000
Thomas Er Transit 1997-2000 1997 1998 1999 2000
Thomas MVP Ef 1997-2000 1997 1998 1999 2000
Thomas MVP Er 1997-2000 1997 1998 1999 2000

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about brakes problems.

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Questions about recall 00V232002

Is there a recall on the 1997-2000 Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class and others antilock?

Yes. Recall 00V232002, reported on August 7, 2000, covers about 35,405 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V232002?

Dealers will replace the ABS ecu.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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