1999 Freightliner FB-65, Freightliner FLN and others recall: antilock

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on September 22, 2000. It covers about 13,008 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 13,008
reported: Sep 22, 2000
owners notified: Feb 6, 2001

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 00V279001

Is there a recall on the 1999 Freightliner FB-65, Freightliner FLN and others antilock?

Yes. Recall 00V279001, reported on September 22, 2000, covers about 13,008 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V279001?

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.

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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