NHTSA Campaign 99V065000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Issued by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION · Reported Mar 29, 1999 · 142 vehicles affected

What's wrong

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A BENDIX ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THE REAR AXLE ABS MODULATING VALVES MAY BE PLUMBED INCORRECTLY.

Consequence

THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKES, WHEN IN THE ABS MODE, TO NOT MODULATE AS INTENDED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE ABS MODULATING VALVE SUPPLY AND OUTLET PORT FOR CORRECT PLUMBING AND RE-PLUMB IF NECESSARY.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS 1996 142
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS 1997 142
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS 1998 142

Source: NHTSA Campaign 99V065000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.