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.