NHTSA Recall 00V232002: Antilock (service brakes)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35,405 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Freightliner Argosy.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V232002 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-266 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK |
| Report received | August 7, 2000 |
| Owner notification | August 29, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Owner notification began august 29, 2000, to school buses and emergency vehicle customers. Owners of the remaining population were sent letters on september 9, 2000. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V232002
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Argosy | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Freightliner Business Class | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Freightliner Century | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Freightliner Fld | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Freightliner Fls 112 | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Freightliner FS-65 | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Freightliner Sterling | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Sterling Acterra | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Thomas Er Transit | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Thomas Mvp EF | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Thomas Mvp ER | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.